Kottayam: After a brief dip, coconut prices are once again on the rise. In September last year, the price of a kilogram of coconut ranged between ₹45 and ₹48. Last month, prices peaked at ₹90 a kilo before dropping slightly — but they are now climbing again.

During the Onam season, coconut prices hovered around ₹75 to ₹80 for a kilo. Currently, the wholesale rate stands at ₹80, while the retail price has reached ₹85–₹87. This upward trend has brought some relief to coconut farmers, who are now able to sell unhusked coconuts for ₹30–₹35 and husked coconuts for ₹60 per kilo.

According to traders, the rise in coconut prices is likely to push up coconut oil prices by ₹10–₹20. Interestingly, even when coconut prices dipped slightly, the price of coconut oil remained largely unchanged. At present, coconut oil is being sold in the market at ₹390–₹420 per kilo, depending on the brand.

In comparison, coconut oil prices were much lower last year. In September 2024, prices were around ₹260–₹270. The steady rise began when copra started being procured in bulk for North Indian festivals like Navaratri and Diwali.

Coconut oil price trend (Past one year)

  • September 2024: ₹260–₹270
  • October: ₹270–₹280
  • November: ₹280–₹290
  • December: ₹280–₹270
  • January: ₹270–₹280
  • February: ₹270–₹290
  • March: ₹290–₹300
  • April: ₹300–₹320
  • May: ₹350–₹380
  • June: ₹380–₹400
  • July: ₹420–₹440
  • August: ₹410–₹430
  • September 2025: ₹390–₹400

(Prices vary by company)

Coconut price trend

  • December–January: ₹60–₹45
  • January–February: ₹60–₹65
  • March–April: ₹70–₹80
  • May–June: ₹77–₹85
  • June–July: ₹80–₹85
  • August: ₹85–₹90
  • September: ₹80–₹85