Suppliers are experimenting on different packaged and canned products to be sold in the local market due to high demand of coconut products

Due to the high demand for coconut products in the local market, which is around 45% higher than last year, suppliers are experimenting on different packaging and canned products to be sold within the year. Some suppliers are aiming to sell coconut milk powder and coconut chips, which are in demand in the local market. They are also contemplating selling abroad but only if there is a good profit received this year. Most likely, the value-added coconut products will be exported to Asian countries first, such as China, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore as these countries are closer and transport is easier.