Sri Lanka’s average coconut prices fell by 4.6% to 79,599 rupees per 1,000 nuts at the July 4 auction, down from 83,443 rupees, ending seven weeks of gains, according to data from the Coconut Development Authority.
- Highest Price: 94,000 rupees per 1,000 nuts (down from 95,000 rupees)
- Lowest Price: 70,000 rupees (down from 77,000 rupees)
A total of 822,889 coconuts were offered, with 773,377 sold.
Prices Overview:
- Wholesale Prices:
- Large nuts: 95 to 110 rupees each
- Small nuts: 85 to 90 rupees each (week ending June 20)
- Farmgate Prices in Kurunegala: 75,000 – 80,000 rupees per 1,000 nuts
- Coconut Oil: 710,000 – 750,000 rupees per metric ton
- Coconut Shells: 30,000 – 31,000 rupees per metric ton