India's mango exports reach 45 countries; shipments to US likely to grow over 30% this season: APEDA chief
New Delhi, June 17
India's mango exports have expanded to more than 45 countries this season, with shipments to the United States already surpassing last year's full-season volumes nearly a month before the season concludes, APEDA Chairman Abhishek Dev said.
In an interview with ANI, Dev said exports to the US, the world's largest mango importer, are on track to grow by more than 30 per cent this season based on current trends.
To sustain this momentum, the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) has launched mango promotion campaigns across major US cities, which includes Seattle, Los Angeles, Washington, New York and Atlanta.
Furthermore, the push extends beyond the US as well, with promotional events held in nearly 20 countries this year, including the Czech Republic, Malaysia, Spain, the UAE and Oman. Dev said he expects India's overall mango exports to double over the next one to two years on the back of this expanded outreach.
The rise in mango exports comes amid strong growth in India's agricultural and processed food exports, which reached USD 53 billion in the last financial year. This has helped India maintain its position among the world's top 10 agricultural exporters despite competition from countries such as the US, Brazil, China and members of the European Union.
Dev said India's export basket has also become more diversified over the years. The number of products exported has increased from around 280 a decade ago to nearly 500 today, out of a possible 790 products listed under APEDA's schedule.
On market access, Dev highlighted several recent achievements. Russia has opened its market to Indian potatoes and pomegranates, Vietnam has granted market access for Indian grapes, and Australia has approved imports of Indian pomegranates.
APEDA has also been showcasing exporters at major international fairs such as Gulfood and Biofach, where India was a partner country, to build on this growth.
— ANI
Reader Comments
As a farmer's daughter from Maharashtra, I'm so proud! 🥭 But I hope the benefits reach the actual growers too. Often middlemen take a big cut. APEDA should also focus on fair pricing for farmers and cold storage infrastructure in villages. Still, excellent step forward for India's agricultural exports.
I'm based in Seattle and I can confirm - Indian mangoes are becoming increasingly popular here! The quality is unmatched. I've seen them at local Indian stores and even some mainstream supermarkets now. Great to hear APEDA is actively promoting in our city. More mangoes please! 🥭
The diversification of our export basket from 280 to 500 products is a massive achievement! But I've a concern - are we ensuring the mangoes meet international phytosanitary standards? The US is very strict about pests. A single consignment rejection could harm our reputation. Hope APEDA is training farmers on global quality benchmarks.
As a food blogger in New York, I'm thrilled! Indian mangoes are so flavourful compared to what we usually get. But let's be real - the logistics of shipping fresh mangoes across oceans is tough. I wonder about the carbon footprint. Still, if it supports Indian farmers, more power to them.
Superb news! India's mango diplomacy is real - our mangoes can win hearts better than any politician. 😄 But I'm curious: why are we still struggling to export to China and Japan? They're huge markets. Also, what about value-added products
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