A Study on Export Performance of Coir Industry in India

K Praveenkumar; G Vinayagamoorthi

K Praveenkumar Research Scholar (Full-Time), Department of Commerce, Faculty of Management, Alagappa University, Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu, India
G Vinayagamoorthi Assistant Professor, Department of Commerce, Faculty of Management, Alagappa University, Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu, India

Keywords: Coir, Coir Board, Geo textiles, Coir Export, Coir Pith, Export

Abstract

India is the largest producer and exporter of coir and coir products. At present, coir and its products are exported to more than 100 countries, with china being the biggest market with a share of more than 40percent of total export. Coir geo- textiles and pith are likely to be the major item slat to pick up substantially in the coming years. Coir pith is eco-friendly product. They are being usually effectively used for improving soil behaviors, preventing soil erosion, and in helping consolidation ofsoil. Coir is a 100 percent organic and bio-degradable fiber which has great water absorbency and has a definite edge over synthetic geo textiles, in the environmental aspect and issues. Coir product making is an important cottage industry, contributing significantly to the economy of the major coconut growing states such as Kerala, Tamilnadu and Andhra Pradesh. This study refers the various schemes for coir development and analyzes the production and export of coir products of previous fiscal years, and also indicates these problems of modern coir units. government provides various type of schemes for developing the coir industry but manufactures had not aware in the schemes so this study clarifying the schemes for coir development in India. This study refers the challenges and advantages of coir industry in India.