Markets and Trade
AreaSri Lanka
Commodity GroupOilseeds, oils and meals
CommodityCoconut oil
Date01/04/2021
Policy CategoryConsumption and marketing
Policy InstrumentMarket regulation
DescriptionSet a fixed retail price for coconut oil until the end of 2021, in a bid to stabilize the domestic coconut oil market. Furthermore, directed oil importers, refiners and distributors not to blend edible coconut oil with any other oils.