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Abstract: The coir industry is one of India's
traditional labour-intensive sectors and has gained renewed importance in
recent years due to increasing global demand for eco-friendly and sustainable
products. This paper examines the export performance of India's coir and coir
products by analysing long-term trends, product composition, and destination
patterns during the period 1995–96 to 2023–24. The study is based on secondary
data collected from the Annual Export Statistics and Annual
Reports
published by the Coir Board, Government of India. The Compound Annual Growth
Rate (CAGR) method is employed to assess export performance in terms of
quantity and value, providing a stable measure of long-run growth while
minimising short-term fluctuations.
The findings reveal that export quantity has recorded sustained growth over the study period, whereas export value has exhibited a more cyclical pattern. Product-wise analysis shows strong growth in eco-friendly and value-added products such as coir fibre, coir pith, tufted mats, and coir geotextiles, reflecting changing global demand for biodegradable and renewable materials. In contrast, traditional products such as coir yarn and handloom mattings have experienced declining growth due to increasing competition from synthetic substitutes and mechanised alternatives. Destination-wise analysis identifies China and the United States as the major export markets, with China accounting for a large share of export quantity and the United States contributing significantly to export value. The study concludes that growing international demand for sustainable products and increasing product diversification have strengthened India's coir export performance. Further improvements in value addition and market diversification are essential for enhancing export competitiveness and ensuring the long-term growth of the coir industry. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.51505/ijaemr.2026.11337 |
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