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Copra Price Today in India

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Copra is trading at ₹160 per kg in India (as of 25 Jun 2026) — a source-verified wholesale rate. See the live rate, price history and market comparison below.

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₹160 /kg

Range ₹160 – ₹160

Updated 25 Jun 2026 · confidence 82

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Market-wise prices

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What the numbers say

Copra sits at the junction of the coconut and edible-oil markets, so its price reflects both raw-nut fundamentals and the wider vegetable-oil cycle. Movements in coconut oil, the relative cheapness of competing oils, monsoon and cyclone impacts on plantations, drying-season weather, moisture content, and the presence or absence of support-price procurement all feed into the rate. Storage and quality deterioration also matter, since high-moisture or mould-affected copra is discounted heavily.

7-day outlook

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Understanding the price

What affects the copra price?

Copra is the dried kernel of the coconut and the primary raw material behind coconut oil, making its price a foundational signal for the entire coconut value chain. The market distinguishes two broad streams: milling copra, crushed for oil and cake, and ball (edible) copra, a whole sun-dried kernel sold for direct culinary and ritual use. Because copra carries an officially announced support price and is tightly linked to both oil demand and raw nut availability, its rate tends to move within recognisable bands while remaining sensitive to harvest and oil-market swings. The figure shown here is an indicative wholesale reference to help buyers and traders gauge prevailing market conditions.

Coconut oil demand

Milling copra prices track the coconut oil market closely. Strong demand for edible and cosmetic-grade oil pulls copra rates up, while weak oil offtake or competition from cheaper substitute oils pulls them down.

Raw nut availability & weather

Copra supply depends on coconut harvests across the southern producing belt. Drought, cyclonic damage or pest pressure on plantations reduces the nut and kernel flow, tightening copra availability and lifting prices.

Support price & procurement

An officially announced minimum support price for copra sets a reference floor; active procurement when market rates fall near or below it can cushion prices, while limited buying lets the market trade on its own fundamentals.

Milling vs ball copra split

Ball (edible) copra commands a premium over milling copra and follows festival and direct-consumption demand, so the two grades can diverge sharply depending on the season and quality on offer.

Major producing regions

Kerala

A core coconut and copra state where the crop underpins a large oil-milling and traditional culinary base; quality and moisture norms are well established.

Karnataka

A leading centre for ball (edible) copra alongside milling copra, with established drying clusters in the southern interior districts.

Tamil Nadu

Major producer of both milling and edible copra, with significant oil-extraction capacity and active spot trade.

Andhra Pradesh

A substantial coastal coconut belt contributing milling copra to the broader southern market.

Grades & varieties

Milling copra — Lower-moisture dried kernel intended for crushing into coconut oil and cake; priced mainly on oil-yield potential and dryness.
Ball / edible copra — Whole, evenly sun-dried kernel sold for direct eating and ritual use; commands a premium and is judged on shape, colour and uniform drying.
Fair Average Quality (FAQ) milling — Standard tradeable lot meeting accepted moisture and cleanliness norms; the typical benchmark for wholesale reference rates.

Market factors

Export relevance

India is among the largest coconut producers, and copra mainly feeds the domestic oil-milling and edible-copra trade rather than large direct exports. Its global relevance is felt more through downstream products such as coconut oil and desiccated coconut, where international vegetable-oil prices and demand can indirectly influence domestic copra sentiment.

Seasonal trends

Copra availability rises through the main coconut harvest and drying windows, typically firming in supply during the drier months when sun-drying is efficient, while monsoon humidity can slow drying and tighten good-quality stock. Ball (edible) copra demand strengthens around major festival periods, which can lift that grade independently of the milling segment.

Common questions

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What is the price of Copra in India today?

Copra is trading at ₹160 per kg in India as of 25 Jun 2026 — a source-verified wholesale rate aggregated from authorised public sources and normalized to ₹/kg. Indicative, for reference only — not an AroWest retail price.

Is this copra price AroWest's selling price?

No. This is an indicative wholesale/market reference in INR per kg, not AroWest's retail price and not a live guaranteed quote. It is intended to help you gauge prevailing market conditions; actual transaction prices vary by grade, moisture, location and dealer.

What is the difference between milling copra and ball copra?

Milling copra is dried kernel crushed to produce coconut oil and cake, priced largely on oil yield. Ball or edible copra is a whole, evenly sun-dried kernel sold for direct consumption and ritual use, and it usually trades at a premium to milling copra.

Does copra have a Minimum Support Price?

Yes. Copra is one of the commodities for which an official minimum support price is announced, which can act as a reference floor and trigger procurement when market rates fall near or below that level.

Where does the price data come from?

Reference rates are compiled from authorised public sources tracking wholesale market activity. Because copra quality, moisture and grade vary, treat the figure as a broad indication rather than a precise transaction price.

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