Coconut exports from Pollachi, Tamil Nadu’s largest coconut-producing region, are showing signs of recovery as geopolitical tensions in West Asia ease, with fresh demand from Gulf countries reviving overseas shipments after nearly three months of disruption. Export enquiries from key Gulf markets have resumed, bringing relief to growers and exporters who were hit hard by the prolonged slowdown. Pollachi, which exports a significant share of its coconuts to Gulf nations through Kochi Port, had witnessed shipments come to an almost complete halt during the regional conflict. While export activity has restarted, the industry continues to grapple with elevated freight costs.
