Jacob Mathew2014-08-022014-08-021982In: Proceedings, PLACROSYM V, CPCRI, Kasaragod, 15- 18 Dec. 1982. Edited by K. V. A. Bavappa and others 1984 p-24-31http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/4496Long term movements in the prices of coconut products are explained to a large extent by the trends in the imports of copra and coconut oil. An attempt has been made here to study the seasonal fluctuations in the prices of coconut, copra and coconut oil. Seasonal indices for coconut oil prices were found to be influenced by the availability of oil in the market, and those for coconut by the demand from copra makers which in turn depended on the pattern of rainfall. The influence of supply factors on the price of coconut was negligible. With increase in prices a shift in the pattern of variation was noticed in the case of coconut The amplitude of the fluctuations had increased in all cases. Its adverse effect on the small cultivator has been discussed.enArticle