Dried Grated Coconut Trade (Desiccated Coconut)

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Global export of high-value tropical food products.

✅ What Is Dried Grated Coconut?

Dried grated coconut — also known as desiccated coconut — is fresh coconut meat that has been peeled, grated, dried and packaged for food manufacturing, retail consumption, or commercial processing.

It is a premium tropical agro-product used in:

  • Bakery and confectionery

  • Ice-cream and chocolate factories

  • Food service industry

  • Retail supermarkets

  • Export trade for re-packaging

Because of its long shelf life and stable quality, desiccated coconut is one of the most traded tropical food products worldwide.

✅ Synonyms

  • Dried grated coconut

  • Desiccated coconut

  • Finely or medium-cut dried coconut

✅ Associated Terms

  • Tropical commodity financing

  • Agro-food export

  • ISO / HACCP quality certification

  • International supply chains

✅ Where It Comes From

Major producers include:

  • Indonesia

  • Philippines

  • Sri Lanka

  • Vietnam

  • India

  • Tanzania

  • Côte d’Ivoire

  • Ghana

These countries have large coconut farming sectors and established food-processing facilities.

✅ Required Certifications for Export

To enter global markets — especially Europe, North America, and the Middle East — exporters often need:

  • HACCP

  • ISO 22000 (Food Safety Management)

  • Halal Certificate (for Muslim markets)

  • Kosher Certificate (for Jewish markets)

  • Phytosanitary Certificate

  • Certificate of Origin

  • SGS / Bureau Veritas inspection if required

These certifications prove hygiene, safety, and traceability — essential for agro-food imports.

✅ Packaging & Shipment

Common formats:

  • 25 kg polypropylene bags

  • 10 kg or 15 kg food-grade cartons

  • Retail packaging (250 g – 1 kg) for supermarkets

Shipment:

  • 20 ft container = approx. 10–12 metric tons

  • 40 ft container = approx. 20–24 metric tons

  • Stored dry at ambient temperature

Shelf life: 12–24 months when properly packaged.

✅ Buyers and Markets

  • Bakery and pastry manufacturers

  • Ice cream and dairy companies

  • Food processors and snack producers

  • Wholesalers and importers

  • Supermarket chains

  • Repackaging companies

  • Export-import traders

Demand is strong in:

  • USA & Canada

  • Europe (France, Germany, UK, Netherlands, Spain)

  • Middle East (UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar)

  • Africa (Nigeria, South Africa, Kenya)

✅ Quality Specifications

Typical parameters requested by buyers:

  • Oil content: 45 – 70% (high-fat / low-fat volume)

  • Moisture: below 3%

  • Impurities: < 0.1%

  • Sulphite level: compliant with destination regulations

  • Colour: white to off-white

  • Texture: fine, medium, shredded or extra-fine

Quality = acceptance in customs + better price.

✅ Payment and Trade Finance

Because coconut is high-value and shipped in large volumes, safe payment methods are essential:

  • Letter of Credit (LC) – MT700

  • Standby LC (SBLC) – MT760

  • Advance Payment Guarantee (APG)

  • Escrow account

  • Cash Against Documents (CAD)

Financial instruments reduce risk and speed up global movement of goods.

✅ Price Influencing Factors

  • Harvest season

  • Country of origin

  • Export logistics cost

  • Oil content / fat level

  • Packaging quality

  • Certifications and compliance

  • Exchange rates and freight availability

Well-certified and hygienically processed coconut attracts higher prices.

✅ Frequently Asked Questions

1. Can dried grated coconut be exported in bulk?
Yes — most exports use 20 ft and 40 ft containers with polypropylene bags or cartons.

2. Which certificate is most important?
Food safety certification (HACCP / ISO) and Phytosanitary Certificate for customs clearance.

3. Is LC recommended as payment?
Yes, especially for first-time buyers and large orders.

4. What is the shelf life?
12–24 months under dry storage.

5. Are custom cuts available?
Yes — fine cut, medium cut, flakes, extra-fine, or organic versions.

✅ Conclusion

The dried grated coconut industry is a stable, high-value segment of international agro-food trade.
With proper certification, clean packaging, reliable logistics, and secure financing (LC / SBLC / APG), exporters and importers can build strong, long-term partnerships across multiple continents.

Dried grated coconut is not just a tropical product — it is a global commodity with constant demand, excellent shelf life, and strong market growth.

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