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India’s Coir Exports 2025–26

October 16 , 2026 15 hrs 0 min 31 0

India’s coir exports reached ₹6,614.40 crore in 2025–26, an increase of 305.70% since 2014–15.
Coir is a natural fibre extracted from the outer husk of coconuts.
India is the world’s largest producer and exporter of coir, accounting for about two-thirds of global production.
The coir industry has a turnover of around ₹16,000 crore and contributes nearly 1% to India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
Major export products include coir pith, fibre, yarn and tufted mats; major destinations include the United States, China, the Netherlands, Spain and the United Kingdom.
India has over 21,000 registered coir units, providing direct and indirect employment to more than 7 lakh workers, around 80% of whom are women.
The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) implements the Coir Vikas Yojana (CVY) to support artisans, skill training, technology development and domestic and international marketing.