There will be higher volumes of mangoes from India this season, says Manoj Barai, director for Indian fresh produce exporter M.K. Exports: "We are anticipating higher production for mangoes this season, compared to last year. The yield of Indian fresh mangoes is expected to be higher due to increased farmer participation, especially for premium varieties like Alphonso, Kesar, and Badami mangoes. We closely monitor cultivation patterns across growing regions. The demand for varieties like Kesar and Alphonso mangoes remains strong, continuing their tradition as export quality favourites. We're also seeing growing interest in other Indian varieties, such as Langra and Dasheri, from international importers."
According to Barai, the weather played a big role in getting the positive yield this season. "Weather conditions in India have been favourable for mango cultivation, with temperatures between 24 and 30 degrees Celsius. This is particularly important for getting the Alphonso and Kesar mangoes to exportable quality. To reach this quality, it's important that the humidity and sunlight are at a stable level."
For the peak mango season, M.K. Exports has strategically planned the shipments to mitigate the increased freight rates: "The logistical environment has improved significantly compared to last year. Previously, sea routes were affected by the Red Sea conflict and other geopolitical situations, while air freight costs surged, as industries shifted from sea to air transportation. We've adapted our strategy, particularly focusing on key routes for mango export from India to the USA and mango export from India to Europe. Given the strong international demand for Indian mangoes, we anticipate airlines might increase freight rates during the peak mango season. We're strategically planning shipments to mitigate these potential cost increases while maintaining our competitive position."
Overall, Barai has noticed that demand for mangoes from India comes from a wide variety of markets. "We are anticipating robust demand from markets worldwide. Particularly strong interest is expected from The United States, where mango export from India to the USA continues to grow year-over-year, especially for premium Alphonso mangoes., but also from The United Kingdom and European nations, including the Netherlands, Germany, Austria, Belgium, Poland, Denmark, and Italy."
"For us, the Middle Eastern countries remain core markets, with the United Arab Emirates, Oman, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia showing particularly strong demand for the Alphonso mangoes. Additionally, we're seeing exciting growth in Asia-Pacific regions, including Singapore, Australia, and New Zealand, where appreciation for premium mangoes from India continues to expand," Barai concludes.
For more information:
Manoj Kumar Barai
M.K. Exports
Email: [email protected]
www.mkexports.co.in
