Although President Trump has temporarily paused the proposed 27% tariff on Indian goods until July 9, the impact on mango exports is expected to be minimal.
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India is the world's largest producer of mangoes, but exports only a fraction
Rise in mango exports
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Reason? India exports only a small fraction of its mangoes, most of which goes to the Gulf nations, with the UAE leading the list
Exports to the Gulf and other countries
Top mango producers
India is the world’s largest producer of mangoes, growing more than 1,000 distinct varieties. It contributes a staggering 43% of global mango production—more than the next four producers combined
Top mango producers
Top mango-producing states
Yet, despite this bounty, India exports surprisingly little. The reasons are twofold: strong local demand and use of banned pesticides. Current mango export volumes haven’t even bounced back to pre-pandemic levels
India's mango exports
Poor show in the global export market
Research: Kush Sharma | Graphics: Shriya Bhatia
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