Arava Wins Presidential Export Award for Coconut Substrate Excellence 📈

Arava Ltd. has been honored with the Presidential Export Award 2024/25 for Best Exporter – Coconut Substrate Products, recognizing its significant contribution to Sri Lanka’s export economy. The company also secured the Most Innovative Entrepreneur of the Year 2025 (Gold Award, Extra-Large Category) for its founder, Asiri Gurusinghe. Operational Highlights: • Global Reach: Exports thousands of containers annually to over 46 countries across all seven continents. • Infrastructure: Operates 3 state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Sri Lanka, employing more than 800 staff. • Product Portfolio: Specializes in value-added coconut substrate products including coir fibre bales, cocopeat, grow bags, cut fibre, and husk chips. • Standards: Fully compliant with international benchmarks, holding ISO 9001:2015, OMRI, and GMP certifications. Economic Impact: • Since its founding in 2013, Arava has transitioned from a basic coir exporter to a diversified global supplier, reinforcing Sri Lanka's position as a hub for sustainable and eco-friendly agricultural solutions. • The award underscores the resilience and growth potential of the coconut-based products sector in driving national export revenue.