Pakistan's mango production has fallen for three consecutive years, and the 100,000-ton export target is difficult to achieve

Pakistani mangoes have many varieties, good quality and good flavor. They are the largest exported fruit in Pakistan. They are mainly exported to China, the United States, Turkey, Japan, Iran, Afghanistan, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Central Asian countries. The Pakistani mango season lasts from May to August, with an annual output of about 1.8 million tons, of which Punjab alone accounts for 70% of the total output and Sindh accounts for 29%. In recent years, due to bad weather and the infestation of pests and fruit flies, Pakistan's mango exports have faced challenges. The mango production in 2024 has fallen for the third consecutive year. APFVEA Chairman Muhammad Shehzad Sheikh said that due to weather conditions this year, mango production in Punjab Province fell by 40%, Sindh Province fell by 20%, and the total production decreased by about 600,000 tons. Pakistan only exported 100,000 tons of mangoes in 2023, and it is difficult to achieve even 100,000 tons ...