Till 1975, import of copra or coconut oil into India in substantial quantities was a regular feature. During the eighties, the quantum of import of coconut products into the country declined considerably. During the last 5 years , the import has been quite in significant. Except for the  by  product- coir , all other major coconut products such as copra, coconut, desiccated coconut and coconut oil do not figure in the export of coconut products.