# Kerala manufacturing: clusters, ports and GI products

> Kerala sourcing: spices, seafood, coir and cashews. See its 4 mapped clusters, nearest ports, factory languages and registered GI products, all in one place.

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State profile · 4 clusters

# Kerala. Spices, seafood and coir.

Kerala is India's spice and coir state, exporting pepper, cardamom, seafood, cashews and coir mats, and it grows most of India's natural rubber. Buyers source food products, coir and natural fibre goods, and rubber products through the Cochin and Vizhinjam ports.

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4
    mapped clusters

38
    registered GI products

Malayalam
    main language

State map · **Kerala** Capital: Thiruvananthapuram

  * __Kerala
  *  __Mapped clusters
  *  __Clusters in other states

At a glance

## What Kerala does best.

Strengths, languages and export routes, the first things a buyer needs to plan a sourcing trip.

Strengths
    Spices · Seafood · Coir · Cashews · Natural rubber · Handloom

Capital
    Thiruvananthapuram

Languages
    MalayalamOur team speaks Malayalam

Ports used
    Cochin and Vizhinjam

Clusters mapped
    [Alappuzha](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/clusters/alappuzha/), [Kochi](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/clusters/kochi/), [Kollam](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/clusters/kollam/), [Kannur](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/clusters/kannur/)

Processes
    [Food, spices & agri](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/processes/food-spices-and-agri/), [Natural fibres](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/processes/natural-fibres-jute-coir-bamboo/), [Home textiles & carpets](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/processes/home-textiles-and-carpets/), [Weaving & handloom](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/processes/weaving-and-handloom/)

GI products
    38 registered4 more applications pending registration

Manufacturing clusters

## Where Kerala makes things.

4 mapped clusters, largest first. Each page covers processes, nearest ports and what the cluster is known for.

[ Established cluster Established cluster **Alappuzha** Coir mats & matting Natural fibres ](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/clusters/alappuzha/)[ Established cluster Established cluster **Kochi** Spices, seafood, coir export Food, spices & agriNatural fibres ](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/clusters/kochi/)[ Established cluster Established cluster **Kollam** Cashew processing Food, spices & agri ](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/clusters/kollam/)[ Specialist cluster Specialist cluster **Kannur** Handloom home furnishings Home textiles & carpetsWeaving & handloom ](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/clusters/kannur/)

### Processes present in Kerala

  * [Food, spices & agri 2](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/processes/food-spices-and-agri/)
  * [Natural fibres (jute, coir, bamboo) 2](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/processes/natural-fibres-jute-coir-bamboo/)
  * [Home textiles & carpets 1](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/processes/home-textiles-and-carpets/)
  * [Weaving & handloom 1](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/processes/weaving-and-handloom/)

Geographical Indications

## 38 GI products, by category.

Registered GI names tied to Kerala, grouped the way buyers search for them. A further 4 applications are pending with the GI Registry.

### [Fruit, vegetables & produce](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/gi/fruit-vegetables-and-produce/#kerala)8

  * Attappady Aattukombu Avara
  * Attappady Thuvara
  * Chengalikodan Nendran Banana
  * Kanthalloor Vattavada Veluthulli
  * Kodungallur Pottuvellari
  * Kuttiattoor Mango (Kuttiattoor Manga)
  * Tirur Betel Leaf (Tirur Vettila)
  * Vazhakkulam Pineapple

### [Rice, grains & pulses](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/gi/rice-grains-and-pulses/#kerala)7

  * Kaipad Rice
  * Navara Rice
  * Onattukara Ellu
  * Palakkadan Matta Rice
  * Pokkali Rice
  * Wayanad Gandhakasala Rice
  * Wayanad Jeerakasala Rice

### [Tea, coffee & spices](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/gi/tea-coffee-and-spices/#kerala)7

  * Alleppey Green Cardamom
  * Edayur Chilli (Edayur Mulaku)
  * Malabar Pepper
  * Monsooned Malabar Arabica Coffee
  * Monsooned Malabar Robusta Coffee
  * Thalanadan Grambu (Clove)
  * Wayanaad Robusta Coffee

### [Handloom sarees & fabrics](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/gi/handloom-sarees-and-fabrics/#kerala)5

  * Balaramapuram Sarees and Fine Cotton Fabrics
  * Chendamangalam Dhoties & Set Mundu
  * Kasaragod Sarees
  * Kuthampully Dhoties & Set Mundu
  * Kuthampully Sarees and Fine Cotton Fabrics

### [Metalware & bronze](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/gi/metalware-and-bronze/#kerala)2

  * Aranmula Kannadi (Aranmula Metal Mirror)
  * Brass Broidered Coconut Shell Crafts of Kerala

### [Natural fibre crafts](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/gi/natural-fibre-crafts/#kerala)2

  * Alleppey Coir
  * Screw Pine Crafts of Kerala

### [Sweets & food specialities](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/gi/sweets-and-food-specialities/#kerala)2

  * Central Travancore Jaggery
  * Marayoor Jaggery (Marayoor Sharkara)

### [Carpets, rugs & mats](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/gi/carpets-rugs-and-mats/#kerala)1

  * Kannadippaya (Bamboo Mat)

### [Home textiles & embroidery](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/gi/home-textiles-and-embroidery/#kerala)1

  * Cannanore Home Furnishings

### [Jewellery & gems](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/gi/jewellery-and-gems/#kerala)1

  * Payyannur Pavithra Ring

### [Musical instruments](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/gi/musical-instruments/#kerala)1

  * Maddalam of Palakkad

### [Wood & furniture](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/gi/wood-and-furniture/#kerala)1

  * Nilambur Teak

Kerala questions

## Straight answers.

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### What does Kerala manufacture?

Kerala's main strengths are spices, seafood, coir, cashews, natural rubber and handloom. The India Sourcing Atlas maps 4 clusters there, including Alappuzha, Kochi and Kollam. 38 products from Kerala hold a registered Geographical Indication.

### Which ports serve Kerala?

Exporters in Kerala usually ship through Cochin and Vizhinjam. Inland container depots (ICDs) let containers clear customs close to the factory and travel to the port by rail.

### Which languages are spoken in Kerala's factories?

Malayalam is spoken on factory floors in Kerala, and English is used for drawings, specifications and export documents. SourceSquid's team speaks Malayalam.

Related states

## States with similar strengths.

[Food, spices & agri · Weaving & handloom**Assam** Tea, Muga and eri silk, Bamboo and cane](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/states/assam/)[Home textiles & carpets · Weaving & handloom**Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh**Pashmina, Hand-knotted carpets, Walnut wood carving](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/states/jammu-and-kashmir-and-ladakh/)[Food, spices & agri · Natural fibres**West Bengal** Jute products, Leather goods, Foundry and engineering](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/states/west-bengal/)

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