Coir pith has emerged as a major item of foreign exchange earnings in the export basket of the country over the last five years. It has accounted for 50 per cent of coir and coir product exports in ...

Spurt in demand for coir pith has resulted in higher prices for coir fibre and husks in Pollachi in Coimbatore district. Pollachi, known for its coconut groves, has over 60 coir exporting units and ...

Pollachi, one of the world’s largest exporters of coir fibre and pith, is facing a setback like never before. Coir manufacturers are stocking thousands of tonnes because the prices have fallen to a ...