Desiccated coconut is in high demand for food processing and confectionery worldwide. India supplies it at competitive quality and price.
Grades and specifications
Grades range from premium (fine, 100% coconut fibre free) to bulk (coarse, 5–10% fibre). Buyers expect moisture <2%, colour light brown, packaging in 1‑kg or 5‑kg sealed bags, and labelling with HS 0801 11, country of origin and expiry date.
Target markets
Key destinations are the EU, USA, UK, Canada, Australia and the Gulf states where processed food demand is rising. Demand is driven by growing health‑conscious consumer trends and the use of coconut in vegan and gluten‑free products.
Certifications and documentation
- RCMC from APEDA / the Coconut Development Board
- FSSAI licence and BIS/GMP certification for food safety
- EU HACCP or US FDA import approval as required
- Commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin and phytosanitary certificate
Where the buyers are
Importing companies for desiccated coconut on EximHub, from customs shipment records. Counts rounded down; each links to the importer list.
Before you ship: export requirements and certifications change and are buyer- and destination-specific. Confirm the current position with your Export Promotion Council and a licensed customs broker.
See the full spice export guide, how to find export buyers, or get a free sample buyer list.