Tender Coconuts

How tender coconut water is sold on streets and increasingly in packs, why it earns farmers more than copra, and the growth of packaged coconut water.

Tender coconut water is a popular drink.

Street vendors

Vendors sell tender coconuts across India, especially in summer.

Better prices

Farmers often earn more selling tender nuts than mature nuts for copra.

Packaged water

Brands sell packaged coconut water, a growing market.

Health image

Coconut water is marketed as a natural hydration drink.

Supply chains

Tender coconuts travel from Karnataka and Tamil Nadu to cities in the north.

Waste

Used shells create waste that can be composted or used.

The roadside vendor

A vendor in Delhi slices open tender coconuts from Karnataka for thirsty customers.

Thinking coconuts are sold only as oil

Tender coconuts earn more.

Key takeaways

Tender coconut water is popular.
Farmers earn more from tender nuts.
Packaged coconut water is growing.
Nuts travel long distances.