Coconut oil crashes 42% from July peak to ₹227/kg as Kerala arrivals surge
Coconut oil prices in Kerala have tumbled from a July 2025 record of ₹393/kg to ₹227/kg, with copra sliding from ₹261 to ₹131/kg on bumper arrivals. Tamil Nadu mirrors the drop at ₹191.75/kg. Retail offtake stays muted as households remain anchored to cheaper substitute edible oils.
Coconut oil and copra prices have crashed from July 2025 record highs (₹393, ₹261/kg) to ₹227 and ₹131/kg in Kerala on bumper arrivals. Retail offtake remains weak as consumers stick to cheaper substitute edible oils.