Malaysia, Argentina emerges as new markets for Indian mango

Published 2021년 2월 24일

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Indian mango growers are planning to increase exports this year, with Malaysia and Argentina as new markets, and the Middle East expected to start imports next month. India exports around 50,000 tonnes of Alphonso and Kesar varieties annually, with Maharashtra being the largest exporter. Over 13,000 mango orchards have registered on MangoNet, an online traceability system, this season. However, high freight costs could impact exports. The mango season is expected to start a month late with low arrivals in March. The Alphonso mango variety has been granted a Geographical Indication (GI) tag, which is expected to aid in higher exports by ensuring authenticity.

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After a difficult season last year, mango growers in India are looking at higher exports this year. Malaysia and Argentina have emerged as the new markets for the Indian mango this season with exports to the Middle East expected to commence next month onwards, senior officials of the Maharashtra State Agriculture Marketing Board (MSAMB) said.Australia, the USA, Europe, UK New Zealand, Japan and South Korea are other potential markets for the Indian mango. India normally exports around 50,000 tonnes of the Alphonso and Kesar varieties of mangoes every year. Maharashtra is the largest mango exporter in the country and accounts for nearly 80% of the total export of the country.At least 13,603 mango orchards have registered on MangoNet — an online traceability system in the current season. This includes 5000 Kesar growers and 9000 mango growers. MangoNet has been established by APEDA to register mango growers and exporters and enable importers and supermarkets in the EU to check ...

Source: Financialexpress