Coconut Exporters in India

The goodness and aroma of coconut has found a niche place not only in households or eateries, but also in the hearts of several million population worldwide. Coconut based food and health products are not only made directly from fresh or dry coconuts but thru’ intermittent forms like flakes , coconut meat and processed desiccated coconuts  Click here to see some of the most common end products of coconut.

Hence depending on the exact need of our customers, Green Gem supplies them in the forms that is well suited and ideal for them.

Fresh coconuts are generally used for direct consumption as a food ingredient and health products like virgin coconut oil. Coconut Exporters in India


Semi husked


The complete outer thing and partly inner husks are removed so as to give it a tangled look. But this is the most common form of exported coconuts due to its very high shelf life. In semi husked form, coconuts are protected from early decaying as the shell and its three eyes are fully covered.


Fully Husked


The husk is totally removed and trimmed so that it becomes extremely easy, less messy to handle. The shelf life is low hence should be stored in a cool place. Recommended  to be consumed within the country of its produce.


Ideal Specification of High Grade Export Coconuts


ColorNatural Brown
Dia12 to 15 inches
Weight450 to 650 gms (average 550 gms)
MaturityNaturally ripened
FormSemi-Husked, Husked
Shelf LifeSemi Husked – 60 days, Husked – 30 days (from the date of packing)


Dry Coconuts (Copra)


Removing the outershell, coconut kernels are dried for purpose of oil extraction which is extensively used in health care and cooking domains. The residues are coconut cakes that are used as animal feed.


Tender Coconuts


Harvested from the tree when they are green, this coconut offers and is meant for its naturally sweet water. A typical tender coconut offers about 500 ml of water apart from the soft creamy pulp inside ideal and delicious for consumption.


Dehusking & Sorting

  • Coconuts thus plucked are dehusked to the specs of the customer
  • Dehusked coconuts are sorted based on its weight, size and water content
  • Sorted coconuts undergo rigorous quality check
  • They are weighed before packing

Sourcing

  • Green Gem’s is located in Coimbatore and the warehouse and operations located in Pollachi
  • Coconuts are sourced from our own farms and farms that are leased by us
  • Farms are carefully chosen after due diligence, by virtue of it’s water resources, adoption to modern farming methods and those free from pesticides.
  • The emerging organic farming is highly entertained
  • Sustainable Farming
  • Farmers unexploited and the whole eco system as well
  • Green Environment
  • Well ripened coconuts in the tree are plucked afresh
Coconuts thus sourced are immediately transported to our warehouse for further processing.

Packing

Based on the weight sorting, the final packing is done using high quality sacks as per customer order specification and the country. Our standard packing is as per the spec below, but also changed based on the customer instructions.

Container40 feet20 Feet
Bag Weight13 Kgs13 Kgs
Coconuts Per Bag25 Nos25 Nos
Average Weight520 Gms520 Gms
No.of Bags22001000
Total Coconuts55000 nos25000 nos
Net Weight28.5 tonnes13 tonnes
Gross Weight28.7 tonnes13.1 tonnes

Location: Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India

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