According to coconut market sourc­es, Bogale coconuts are receiving con­tinuous orders from Yangon, Pyay, and Tachilek.

Coconuts in Bogale Township are primarily produced during the rainy season, with the most popular brands being Penang and ‘Pwe’ (offerings) coconuts.

“Coconuts are ordered from Yan­gon, Pyay, and Tachilek, with increas­ing demand during this high-produc­tion season. Orders vary by brand, with most customers requesting large and medium-sized coconuts. We negotiate prices to accommodate traders’ needs, with some ordering only large coconuts and others buying both large and medi­um sizes. Penang and ‘Pwe’ (offerings) are the most popular brands, according to a coconut farmer in Bogale Town­ship.”

Coconut production varies with the weather, and the Ayeyawady Re­gion leads in overall output. During the summer, Bogale’s coconuts are predominantly ordered from Yangon for their coconut water.

“The fruiting rate of coconuts drops with insufficient rain and is fur­ther affected by damage from rats. Bogale, along with Pyapon, Pathein, and Mawgyun in the Ayeyawady Re­gion, produces a significant number of coconuts. Currently, it is the peak season for coconuts, and people in Yan­gon often enjoy coconut water during the summer,” he said. — Thit Taw/ZN