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.
Reason? India exports only a small fraction of its mangoes, most of which goes to the Gulf nations, with the UAE leading the list
1 August 2025
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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
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
Research: Kush Sharma | Graphics: Shriya Bhatia
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