India, Oct. 14 -- The Government of India has issued a release:
India is the world's largest producer and exporter of coir and coir products, accounting for about two-thirds of global production. The Indian Coir Industry has a turnover of approximately Rs.16,000 crore and contributes close to 1% to India's GDP.
In FY 2025-26, India's exports of coir and coir products were valued at Rs.6,614.40 crore, with the US, China, Netherlands, Spain and the UK being the major export destinations. Coir pith, fibre, yarn and tufted mats are the major coir products exported by India.
The Indian Coir Sector has more than 21,000 coir units and provides direct and indirect employment to over 7 lakh workers, with 80% being women from rural households.
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