Coconut, one of the predominant plantation crops in Sri Lanka, sustains the livelihood of many
in the tropics and is considered the most important crop in terms of food security next to rice
in the island.
The total annual coconut production in the country varies from 2300 to 3200 million nuts, depending on the weather as well as cultural, and management practices. The price of coconut fluctuates over a year due to supply variation. Fresh nuts usage for local consumption is nearly 2/3 of the total national nut production.