Indian mango exports fall as state's production drops by 70%
Due to adverse weather conditions, the production of mangoes declined by around 70% and mango cultivators have suffered huge losses in Uttar Pradesh this year. Therefore, the exports of the ‘king of fruits’ would likely to go down from the state.
“This year mango production will be between 10 lakh tonnes to 15 lakh tonnes only. There is a 70% drop in mango production as compared to previous years,” Insram Ali, President of All India Mango Growers Association (AIMGA) told PTI.
Due to low output, the exports of mango from Uttar Pradesh are also negligible as the growers are unable to export it, Ali said.
Due to bumper production last year, the juicy fruit was in the common man’s reach and the prices hovered around Rs.20-40 per kg, but it is hovering over Rs.50 a kg this year.
source: thedollarbusiness.com
