Sri Lankan desiccated coconut, global #1 export origin.
Sri Lanka is the top global exporter of desiccated coconut, with exports growing approximately 38% year-over-year in the first nine months of 2024. We supply UK bakery, food-service and retail trade with fine and medium grade desiccated coconut, with aflatoxin testing on every batch, a non-negotiable for the coconut category which UK FSA treats as high-risk.
Sources: Export Lanka Coconut Industry Report 2024 · Sri Lanka Coconut Development Authority
Global Export Rank
#1
Sri Lanka leads world desiccated coconut exports
SL Export Growth 2024
+38%
year-over-year growth Jan-Sept 2024
UK Trade Mainstay
Bakery
UK bakery and confectionery is core demand
UK Import Duty
0%
Sri Lanka under UK DCTS Enhanced Preferences
The Aflatoxin Question
Coconut is high-risk, testing isn't optional.
UK FSA categorises coconut as a high-risk category for aflatoxin contamination. The mycotoxin is produced by moulds that thrive in warm, humid conditions, exactly the climate coconut is processed in. Industrial-scale Sri Lankan producers operate to UK/EU MRL standards but verification per batch matters.
Beyond aflatoxin, rancidity is the second risk, coconut's natural oils can oxidise, especially in poor storage. We monitor peroxide value and source from producers with mature drying, cooling and packaging discipline.
What we test for
- Aflatoxin (UK MRL compliance per batch)
- Peroxide value (rancidity early warning)
- Moisture content (typically <3%)
- SO2-free certification where applicable
Procurement teams can request our current quality position at the point of trade application.
Formats Available
Sri Lankan Desiccated Coconut formats for UK trade.
Retail-ready packs and food-service formats. MOQ details on the MOQ & pack sizes page. Exact pricing confirmed at trade-account application.
Fine Grade
- Specification
- Fine-shred white coconut, bakery and confectionery standard
- Minimum Order
- From 1 case · 5 kg foodservice
- HS Code
- 080111
Medium Grade
- Specification
- Medium-shred for visible texture in finished products
- Minimum Order
- From 1 case · 5 kg foodservice
- HS Code
- 080111
Bulk Bags
- Specification
- 10 kg and 25 kg multi-wall paper sacks for industrial bakery
- Minimum Order
- From 1 sack
- HS Code
- 080111
Procurement Context
Trade reference for procurement.
Supply-chain detail for opening a supplier account.
- Process
- Desiccated (kiln-dried, low moisture)
- Origin
- Sri Lanka, coconut triangle producers
- HS code
- 0801.11 (desiccated)
- UK duty (DCTS)
- 0%. Sri Lanka under UK DCTS Enhanced Preferences
- UK VAT
- Zero-rated as food
- Shelf life
- 12 months ambient, sealed
- Storage
- Cool, dry, airtight, moisture-protected
- Treatment
- SO2-free options available on request
Apply for sri lankan desiccated coconut trade supply.
Pricing, MOQ and pack formats by reply, within one business day.