Price Watch™ provides real-time price assessments and price forecasts for Coir Fibre across top trading regions:
| Coir Fibre Regional Coverage | Coir Fibre Grade and Country Coverage | Coir Fibre Pricing Data Coverage Explanation |
| Asia Coir Fibre Pricing Analysis | Coir Fibre FOB Prices at Jakarta Port, Indonesia | Weekly Price Update on Coir Fibre Real-Time Export Prices from Jakarta Port, Indonesia to Global Markets |
| Coir Fibre CIF Prices at Shanghai Port, China, Importing from Indonesia | Weekly Price Update on Coir Fibre Real-Time Import Prices at Shanghai Port, China from Indonesia | |
| Coir Fibre CIF Prices at Busan Port, South Korea, Importing from Indonesia | Weekly Price Update on Coir Fibre Real-Time Import Prices at Busan Port, South Korea from Indonesia |
Note: In assessments structured as CIF [Importing Port] (Exporting Country), the country mentioned in brackets indicates the primary origin of supply (exporting country), while the named port refers to the destination port in the importing country. Other Incoterms (FOB, FD, EXW, etc.) should be interpreted in accordance with standard international trade definitions.
Coir Fibre Price Trend Q1 2026
In Q1 2026, coir fibre prices from Indonesia declined across major Asian markets, with South Korea and China seeing approximately an 18% drop and Indonesia’s FOB prices down around 19%. The slowdown has been driven by softer import demand, post-holiday destocking, and abundant raw material supply from improved coconut harvests.
March 2026 saw prices stabilize as demand and supply temporarily balanced, while lower coconut costs and easing ocean freight rates supported competitive pricing. Overall, the market is shifting from a supply-constrained phase to a more balanced scenario, exerting continuous downward pressure on coir fibre prices.
Indonesia: Coir Fibre Export traded prices in Indonesia; Grade- FOB Jakarta
In Q1 2026, coir fibre price trend in Indonesia has been declining by around 19% compared to the previous quarter, primarily due to a combination of weakening demand and improving supply conditions.
The market has been experiencing slower buying activity from key importers such as China and South Korea, as they have been entering a destocking phase following strong purchases in Q4 2025. At the same time, improved coconut harvests have been increasing the availability of raw materials, leading to higher coir fibre production and easing earlier supply tightness.
In March 2026, Coir fibre prices in Indonesia have been remaining stable compared to the previous month due to a temporary balance between demand and supply, as buyers have been maintaining cautious purchasing while sufficient supply has been available in the market.
Additionally, declining coconut prices have been reducing production costs, allowing exporters to offer more competitive pricing in the global market. Improved logistics and relatively softer freight rates have also been contributing to lower CIF prices.
As a result, the market has been shifting from a supply-constrained phase to a more balanced or slightly oversupplied scenario, which has been exerting downward pressure on coir fibre prices during the quarter.
China: Coir Fibre import prices in China; Grade- CIF Shanghai (Indonesia)
Q1 2026 has been seeing China’s coir fibre price trend undergoing a significant adjustment, with CIF China prices having been declining by approximately 18 % compared with the previous quarter as buyers have been adjusting inventories and moderating purchases following post-holiday restocking.
While long-term demand for coir fibre has been remaining positive, prices have been fluctuating due to uneven supply availability, cost easing, and weaker immediate import demand, and in March 2026, coir fibre prices in China have been staying largely stable as the market recalibration has been taking effect.
Overall, the coir fibre sector has been experiencing volatility and gradual correction after prior elevated levels, reflecting ongoing adjustments in trade flows and consumption patterns.
South Korea: Coir Fibre import prices in South Korea; Grade- CIF Busan (Indonesia)
In Q1 2026, the coir fibre price trend from Indonesia to South Korea declined by 18% compared with the previous quarter, reflecting a period of persistent softness in import demand.
In March 2026, coir fibre prices in South Korea remained largely stable, as buyers paused major purchases while assessing market conditions and waiting for clearer signals from global supply and demand.
The decline is being continuously driven by abundant availability from Indonesian suppliers, ongoing competition from alternative natural fibres, and softer ocean freight rates, which have eased due to expanded vessel capacity and subdued trade volumes.
Importers are continuously adjusting their procurement strategies in response to these factors, maintaining a cautious stance that is keeping the market under sustained downward pressure.


