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Tiptur coconut market holds firm even as transport costs climb

APMC averages are steady, but diesel and spoilage have squeezed trader margins.

By Tumakuru Live Desk· TipturPublished 27 Aug 2026, 9:53 AM IST2 min read
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Coconuts stacked at Tiptur market
Lots waiting for auction at Tiptur APMC. · Tumakuru Live / Tiptur

Tiptur’s coconut APMC held steady this week, with demand for both copra and tender coconut.

Traders put the transport-cost rise at about 12%. Buyers from Kerala and Tamil Nadu remain active.

Growers have asked for a grading line and a direct-sale platform.

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