International Economic Developments

Sri Lanka Showcases Coconut-Based Products for the First Time at Saudi Agriculture Expo 2024

The Sri Lankan Embassy in Riyadh, in partnership with the Coconut Development Authority, successfully organized the debut participation of 10 Sri Lankan companies manufacturing coconut-based products at the 41st Saudi Agriculture Expo 2024. Held from October 21–24 at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Centre, the event marked a significant milestone for Sri Lankan agricultural

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Trade Agreements

Sri Lanka Empowers Coconut Development Authority to Regulate Edible Oil Quality

Sri Lanka’s Coconut Development Authority (CDA) will be granted expanded powers to regulate the quality of imported edible oils, including coconut and palm oil, according to a recent government statement. This decision was made following a proposal by Minister of Plantations, Mahinda Amaraweera, which received Cabinet approval. The move aims to protect the domestic coconut

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Economics

Sri Lanka Coconut Auction Prices Dip Slightly

Sri Lanka’s average coconut auction prices decreased slightly from Rs. 85,516 to Rs. 85,087 per 1,000 nuts as of August 1, 2024, according to data from the Coconut Development Authority. The highest price recorded was Rs. 92,000, down from Rs. 95,000, while the lowest price was Rs. 77,000, compared to Rs. 78,500 previously. Out of

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Business

Sri Lanka Coconut Prices Hit 17-Month High

Sri Lanka’s average coconut prices climbed 2.3 percent, rising from 82,616 rupees to 84,592 rupees per 1,000 nuts at an auction on July 18, according to the Coconut Development Authority. These auction prices are now at their highest levels since March 2023. The highest recorded price was 90,200 rupees, down from 95,600 rupees per 1,000

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Economics

Sri Lanka Coconut Prices Down 4.6% at Auction

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. A total of 822,889 coconuts were offered, with 773,377 sold. Prices Overview:

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