King coconut (thambili), the orange-husked coconut grown in Sri Lanka for drinking.

Supplied by Frontier Enterprises from Panadura. Format, quantity and lead time are confirmed with the quotation. Price on request through the SriLankaExport trade desk.

About king coconut (thambili)

King coconut, known in Sri Lanka as thambili, is an orange-husked coconut (Cocos nucifera var. aurantiaca) native to the island. It is grown for drinking rather than for copra, and its water is sweeter than that of ordinary green coconuts.

Nuts are harvested young, at about six to seven months, when the water content is highest. Each nut typically holds roughly 300 to 500 ml of water. For export the nuts are often trimmed or shaped to reduce weight, and they are commonly traded by nut size and water volume.

Common uses

• Fresh drinking coconut for retail and food service
• Hotels, beach bars and events
• Coconut water bottling
• Cocktails and smoothies

Storage and documents

Young coconuts are perishable: untrimmed nuts typically last a few weeks, and trimmed nuts are usually held at about 2 to 5°C to slow browning. Fresh produce from Sri Lanka travels with a phytosanitary certificate issued by the National Plant Quarantine Service, a certificate of origin and a packing list. Some markets also ask for residue test results or a GAP certificate. Exact size grade, packing, MOQ and price are confirmed on the quote.

What to include in a quote request

A clear request usually states the variety, the size or weight band, the ripeness stage at packing, the carton type, the quantity per shipment and how often, the destination and whether air or reefer sea freight is planned. Fresh produce is seasonal and perishable, so dates and transit time matter as much as the price.

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