Low-EC Washed Block
Washed and buffered compressed block, EC ≤ 0.5 mS/cm — the standard grade for horticulture and greenhouse buyers sensitive to salt content.
Product Export Guide
Indian Coco Peat Export Guide
A buyer's overview of Indian coco peat: EC and pH, washed and buffered grades, blocks and grow bags, container loading, testing and the documents importers usually need.
What We Supply
Coco peat and coir pith sourced from coconut-husk processing units in South India, supplied in block, washed and grow-bag formats for horticultural, greenhouse and commercial growing-media buyers. EC, pH, moisture, expansion volume, compression and fibre content vary by supplier and buyer requirement, and are confirmed directly with the supplying source before order confirmation — figures are not published without that verification.
Decide These First
- End use: raw coir pith and washed, buffered coco peat are different grades at different prices.
- EC, pH and moisture: agree the numbers and ask for a lot report.
- Format: compressed blocks, bales or grow bags, and the block size and expansion you expect.
- Biosecurity: plant-derived growing media is treated as a biosecurity item in several markets, so confirm your authority's requirement.
ShankuChakra is a merchant exporter: we coordinate sourcing, specification and export documents with qualified suppliers, and we do not yet have an existing customer base to cite.
Coco Peat & Coir Pith at a Glance
| Origin | Tamil Nadu / Kerala |
|---|---|
| Forms | Coco Peat Blocks; Coir Pith Blocks; Washed Coco Peat; Low EC Coco Peat; Compressed Coco Peat; Coco Peat Grow Bags |
| Packaging | Shrink-wrapped compressed block; Bulk bale |
| HS code | 53050040 |
| MOQ | 1 container load (indicative — confirmed per order and destination) |
| Particle / Mesh Size | 2 – 10 mm typical (fine to coarse grades, confirmed per order) |
| EC (Electrical Conductivity) | ≤ 0.5 mS/cm typical for low-EC washed grade |
| pH | 5.5 – 6.5 (typical range) |
| Moisture (at packing) | ≤ 18% (typical range) |
Figures are typical ranges, confirmed against the specific lot before shipment and not guaranteed. Download the spec sheet (PDF).
Grades and Varieties
Coco peat and coir pith are supplied across three grades, distinguished primarily by wash/buffer treatment and electrical conductivity (EC) — confirmed against the specific lot before order.
High-EC Unwashed / Raw
Unwashed raw coco peat, EC roughly 1–3 mS/cm — lower cost, suited to buyers who buffer or blend it themselves before use.
Coir Pith
A coarser fibrous byproduct of coir processing, distinct from washed coco peat block — typically used for bulk soil amendment rather than precision growing media.
Guides for Coco Peat & Coir Pith Buyers
Product Guide
Coco Peat Export Guide: Specifications, Packing and Documents
What an importer should agree before buying coco peat from India: EC and pH, washing and buffering, block formats, container loading, testing and the documents that usually apply.
Product Guide
Coco Peat vs. Coir Pith: What's the Difference?
Coco peat and coir pith come from the same coconut husk byproduct, but they're not interchangeable. Here's what separates them and which one fits your use case.
Compliance Reference
Importing Spices and Agri Products into Australia: Biosecurity Basics
A general orientation to Australia's biosecurity import conditions for spices, rice and coco peat — why BICON matters and treatment may be required.
Exporting Coco Peat & Coir Pith to Specific Markets
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the HS code for coco peat and coir pith?
- Coco peat and coir pith are classified under HS code 5305.00.40 — the coir-pith-specific line, not the generic 5305.00.90 "other" bucket. Confirm the exact classification with your customs broker for your specific product form.
- What EC and pH should coco peat have for horticultural use?
- A typical range is EC at or below 0.5 mS/cm for low-EC washed grade, with pH between 5.5 and 6.5 and moisture at packing at or below 18%. High EC (salt content) can interfere with nutrient uptake, so for nursery or hydroponic use, ask for the EC value and whether the material has been buffered.
- What is the difference between coco peat and raw coir pith?
- Coir pith is the raw, ungraded bulk form of the same coconut-husk byproduct, with variable particle size and higher salt content. Coco peat is that material washed, buffered, sieved and compressed into a horticulture-grade growing medium.
- What is a typical minimum order for coco peat?
- A full container load is a typical indicative starting point, supplied as shrink-wrapped compressed blocks or bulk bales — coco peat is volume-limited rather than weight-limited, so container yield depends on compression and format.
Requirements vary by product and destination and change over time. This page is orientation, not legal or customs advice, so confirm with your customs broker.
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