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Status of Kokum in Goa
V. S. Korikanthimath and A. R. Desai ICAR Research Complex for Goa, Ela, Old Goa
Garcinia species are distributed widely throughout the tropical Asian and African countries
and have tremendous potential, both as spice and medicinal plants. The typical features of
Garcinia species include monopodial growth.
Recently Garcinia excited the scientific world for possessing properties that
regulate obesity. Though commercially important, these species remained neglected and
not much attention was given for their research and development. Present production level
of Kokum is estimated at 10,200 tons from 1200 ha. (Table 1). However, there is a
continuous increase in its demand as is evident by the market trends and export scenario.
Table 1: Kokum in Goa at Glance
Area : 1200 ha
Production : 10,200 T
Yield : 8.5 t/ha
Rind : 3.6 t/ha
Fresh seed : 1.9 t/ha
Pulp : 3.0 t/ha
Dry seed : 0.86 t/ha
Wt. of kernel : 0.57 t/ha
Oil content : 0.15 t/ha
Oil (dry seed) : 25%
This crop is gaining increasing importance, as its fruits have multifarious utilities ranging
from the pharmaceutical uses to high quality beverages.
Table 2: Market - Demand and Export Scenario
1. Estimated domestic demand (tonnes):
1999-2000 2001-02 2004-05 272.30 466.60 1046.50
2. Estimated demand value wise (in lakhs @ Rs. 30,000/- per ton):
1999-00 2001-02 2004-05 81.27 140.00 314.00
3. Estimated demand supply gap:
2001-02 194.30 tonnes 2004-05 774.20 tonnes
4. Export scenario
Exported quantity and value 1997-98
1996-97 31.32
Quantity (in tonnes) 4.22 Value (in lakhs) 150.25
9.32
Export price realized (Rs. per kg.): 220.94 479.59
1996-97 1997-98
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Resource Book on Kokum (Garcinia indica Choisy)
Western Ghats Kokum Foundation, Panaji - Goa