As per report traders pointed out that coconut from the delta districts were largely transported to various markets across the state, and Chennai’s biggest market, Koyambedu, alone received over 20 loads of coconuts every day. Meanwhile President of Koyambedu Wholesale Traders Association, V.R Soundararajan, said, “Coconuts are a vital ingredient in south Indian cuisine.
Furthermore it was stated that Thanjavur, Pudukkottai and Dindigul districts have been always the hub of coconut business. Now, it is lost.” Meanwhile Soundararajan also predicted an increase in coconut prices across the state. Further as per report due to cyclone Gaja many coconut trees were uprooted and had fallen down because of heavy wind.
Moreover another vendor said “The government should take strong, effective measures to contain the price of coconuts and hence it should also plan to import, should the need arise”.
