Exporting desiccated coconut to Europe
Coconut is a popular flavour in sweet treats like chocolate bars, pastries and biscuits. This is why there is demand for desiccated coconut in Europe. Two aspects that have led to unstable supplies are older coconut trees and low farmer incomes. This has caused many supply chain stakeholders to focus on sustainability and take part in sector support projects. There are opportunities in large markets, such as the Netherlands, Germany and the United Kingdom. Established suppliers from the Philippines, Indonesia and Sri Lanka dominate the market.