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Coir & Natural Fiber Products
Coconut-fiber mats, geo-textiles, and pith products — export value jumped 46% year-on-year in early 2025, led by North American and European demand for eco-friendly natural fiber.
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Coir Door Mats: Kerala's Original Export Product
Coir door mats were one of Kerala's earliest export products, with organized coir processing dating back over a century to the state's colonial-era trading ports.
- Packaging
- Compressed-bale or carton packing
- MOQ
- 1,000–2,000 pieces, given the category's low per-unit cost.
- Lead Time
- 4–6 weeks from order confirmation
Coir Geo-Textiles: The Industrial Side of Coir
Coir geo-textiles are used globally for soil erosion control and landscaping — an industrial application that's driven much of the coir sector's recent export growth beyond traditional home goods.
- Packaging
- Compressed-bale or carton packing
- MOQ
- 500–1,000 sqm for a first order.
- Lead Time
- 4–6 weeks from order confirmation
Coir Plant Pots & Bowls: A Plastic Nursery Pot Alternative
Coir plant pots have become a favored alternative to plastic nursery pots, since the material itself biodegrades into the soil rather than needing disposal.
- Packaging
- Compressed-bale or carton packing
- MOQ
- 2,000–5,000 pieces, given small unit size.
- Lead Time
- 4–6 weeks from order confirmation
Coir Rope & Twine: Kerala's Oldest Industry
Coir rope-making is one of the oldest continuous industries in Kerala, historically supplying maritime rope before diversifying into craft and gardening applications.
- Packaging
- Compressed-bale or carton packing
- MOQ
- 500–1,000 kg for a first order.
- Lead Time
- 3–4 weeks from order confirmation
Coir Pith & Fibre: From Waste Byproduct to Growing Medium
Coir pith, once considered a waste byproduct of fiber extraction, is now exported as a growing medium in its own right — prized by horticulturalists as a sustainable alternative to peat moss.
- Packaging
- Compressed-bale or carton packing
- MOQ
- 5–10 tonnes for a first order.
- Lead Time
- 3–4 weeks from order confirmation