Alphonso Mango In Price 2024: What to Expect

The 1 kg hapus aam price ranges from ₹1,849 to ₹5,499 depending on grade, origin (Ratnagiri or Devgad), and season. The 2027 mango season starts on 1 February 2027, and fresh mangoes are out of stock until then. GI No. 139.

Buy Hapus Aam Online

Both products below are GI-certified, carbide-free, and sent by Blue Dart air freight from Konkan, Maharashtra.

Honest limitation: Both products are currently out of stock. The 2027 mango season starts on 1 February 2027, and fresh mangoes are out of stock until then. We do not sell July–January. No fruit ships outside the natural harvest window.

Commercial Comparison

The table below compares the two GI-certified origins side by side. All pricing is per box as listed on the product pages.

Parameter	Ratnagiri Alphonso	Devgad Alphonso
GI Certification	Yes — GI No. 139	Yes — GI No. 139
Brix Level (sweetness)	18 to 24 °Brix	18 to 24 °Brix
Season Window	Mid-March to end-May	Late March to mid-June
Box Weight	Approx. 1–6 dozen	Approx. 1–6 dozen
Price Range	₹1,849 – ₹5,399	₹1,849 – ₹5,499
Export Markets	US, UK, UAE, Singapore, Japan	US, UK, UAE, Singapore, Japan
Ripening Method	Natural hay-bed, carbide-free	Natural hay-bed, carbide-free
Flavour Profile	Rich, saffron-gold flesh, mild tartness	Deep sweetness, fibre-free, intensely aromatic

Delivery Across India

Orders placed before 12 noon IST (Monday to Saturday) are dispatched the same day. Delivery takes 1 to 3 days for most PIN codes and 1 to 2 days to most metros, depending on your PIN code. Fresh mangoes are delivered by Blue Dart to more than 4,700 PIN codes.

Each box is packed with natural mango leaves and food-safe insulation. This maintains temperature during transit and cushions the fruit. We do not use ice packs or chemical ripening agents at any stage.

How to order

1. Step 1: Select Grade — Choose Ratnagiri (₹1,849 to ₹5,399) or Devgad (₹1,849 to ₹5,499) based on sweetness preference (Devgad: 18 to 24 °Brix; Ratnagiri: 18 to 24 °Brix) and budget.
2. Step 2: Add to Cart — Select dozen count (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6 dozen) on the product page and add to cart.
3. Step 3: Same-day Dispatch — Orders placed before 12 noon IST (Monday to Saturday) are dispatched the same day. Delivery takes 1 to 3 days for most PIN codes and 1 to 2 days to most metros, depending on your PIN code. Fresh mangoes are delivered by Blue Dart to more than 4,700 PIN codes.

What Drives the 1 kg Hapus Aam Price?

Hapus aam price is not arbitrary. Several real factors determine what you pay.

Why Hapus Is Priced Per Dozen, Not Per Kilogram

Alphonso mangoes are graded and sold per dozen because each fruit is individually checked. Size, weight, colour, and Brix all vary fruit by fruit. A dozen gives the buyer a consistent experience. Pricing per kilogram would average away quality differences that matter greatly at the premium end.

At local mandis in Ratnagiri or Devgad, a dozen Alphonso mangoes traded at ₹400–₹2,500 depending on size and grade during peak 2024 season. Online prices are higher because they include GI-certified sourcing, carbide-free ripening, cold-room handling, BlueDart air freight, and tamper-evident packaging.

Grade and Size

A-grade Alphonso from Velas or Kelshi villages weighs 200–250 g per fruit. Export-grade fruit from Priyakar village in Devgad taluka regularly exceeds 22 °Brix. Smaller fruit from roadside stalls may look similar but Brix drops to 14–16 °Brix — noticeably less sweet.

Origin Premium

Ratnagiri and Devgad carry GI protection (GI No. 139, Registry Certificate 4163, granted 16 October 2019). Fruit from outside this zone cannot legally be called GI Hapus. This legal protection adds price but guarantees provenance. Fruit sold as "Alphonso" from Valsad or Navsari in Gujarat is a different cultivar and trades at lower prices.

Season Timing

Early-season fruit (February–mid-March) is scarce and commands a premium. Peak-season fruit (April–May) is most abundant and offers the best value. Late-season fruit (June) is smaller and prices ease further. Outside June, there is no genuine Konkan Alphonso available. We do not sell off-season fruit.

Season and Availability

The Alphonso season runs from February to June (peak March to May). This is the only window during which genuine Konkan Hapus is available. Both products on this page are currently out of stock. The 2027 mango season starts on 1 February 2027, and fresh mangoes are out of stock until then.

When Does the Hapus Season Start?

The first Ratnagiri Alphonso boxes ship in mid-March, once Prashant Powle's sourcing team completes quality checks across 48 coastal villages of Ratnagiri and Devgad. Devgad fruit ripens slightly later and peak availability runs from early April to mid-June.

What Happens After June?

Nothing. There is no genuine Alphonso from Konkan after June. Any product sold as "Hapus" in July or later is either frozen pulp, a different variety, or mislabelled fruit. We stock Aamras (mango pulp) year-round as an alternative.

How to Identify Authentic Hapus Aam

Genuine Alphonso from Ratnagiri or Devgad has a deep saffron-yellow skin when ripe. The aroma is unmistakable — floral, rich, and detectable from a metre away. The flesh is fibre-free, firm but yielding, and the seed is thin and flat.

What Is the Brix Level of Devgad Alphonso?

Devgad Alphonso measures 18 to 24 °Brix on a refractometer at peak ripeness. Ratnagiri Alphonso measures 18 to 24 °Brix. Both far exceed the 14–16 °Brix of Kesar or common market mangoes. Brix above 20 is the reliable marker of genuine Konkan Hapus.

GI Tag: What Does It Mean for Buyers?

GI No. 139 (Geographical Indication, Registry Certificate 4163, granted 16 October 2019) protects the name "Alphonso Mango" for fruit grown in specific talukas of Ratnagiri and Devgad. AlphonsoMango.in holds GI Authorised User status: AU/5974/GI/139/260. This is the only legal certification that guarantees the fruit is what it claims to be.

How to Spot Carbide-Ripened Mangoes

Carbide-ripened fruit turns yellow unevenly, often from the stem end. The skin looks bright but the flesh is white and starchy near the seed. The aroma is flat or chemical. Natural hay-bed ripened Alphonso turns golden uniformly, smells floral before you even cut it, and the flesh is deep orange throughout.

Natural Ripening: Why It Matters

Every box from AlphonsoMango.in is ripened on a bed of dry paddy hay — the same method Konkan farmers have used for generations. The fruit is picked at the mature green stage, laid on hay in ventilated rooms at ambient temperature, and allowed 3–5 days to ripen naturally. No calcium carbide. No ethylene chambers.

This method preserves the full aromatic profile: the esters and terpenes that make Alphonso smell and taste like no other mango. Carbide ripening destroys these compounds. The difference is obvious to anyone who has eaten a real Konkan Hapus.

Source: Powle Home Foods (Powle Home Foods), natural hay-bed ripening practice verified across the 48 villages in Ratnagiri and Devgad talukas, Konkan, Maharashtra.

Nutrition of Alphonso Mango

Alphonso is not just sweet. It carries genuine nutritional value that justifies its premium price.

Vitamins in Hapus Aam

100 g of ripe Alphonso provides approximately 54 mg of Vitamin C (60% of the RDA), 1,082 IU of Vitamin A (as beta-carotene), and meaningful amounts of Vitamin B6 and folate. The deep orange flesh colour is a direct indicator of carotenoid density — richer colour means higher nutrient load.

Dietary Fibre and Water Content

Alphonso contains 1.6 g of dietary fibre per 100 g and 83% water content. This makes it naturally hydrating during the summer months when it is in season. The fibre supports digestion; the water content adds to satiety.

Mangoes and Natural Sugars

The high Brix reading reflects natural fructose and glucose, not added sugar. At 20–24 °Brix, Alphonso is intensely sweet but the fibre moderates glycaemic impact compared to refined sugar. Eat Alphonso whole rather than juiced to retain that fibre benefit.

For more on cooking and serving ideas, read our guide on how to make Aam Panna with fresh Hapus and explore the full health benefits of Alphonso mango. Browse the complete range in our mango products collection.

Frequently Asked Questions

Authority

AlphonsoMango.in is operated by Powle Home Foods (a Powle Home Foods brand). The business holds GI Authorised User status AU/5974/GI/139/260 under GI No. 139 (Registry Certificate 4163, issued 16 October 2019), FSSAI licence 10020022011783, and APEDA registration 225579. All fruit is sourced by Prashant Powle's team directly from 48 villages across Ratnagiri and Devgad talukas. Every lot is carbide-free and hay-bed ripened. The brand has served 47,000+ customers since 2019 and exports to the US, UK, UAE, Singapore, and Japan.

The 2027 mango season starts on 1 February 2027 — browse the full mango collection at AlphonsoMango.in.