The Indian mangoes most often exported are Alphonso, Kesar, Banganapalli and Totapuri. Alphonso from Ratnagiri and Devgad is the usual choice for gifting and premium retail. Rules differ by country, so write to us first and check current rules with your importer or customs agent.
Indian mango varieties for export
India grows many mango varieties, and several travel abroad. Which one is best for your home country depends on who will eat it, how long the fruit will be in transit and what your importer can legally bring in. The table below is a plain summary of the varieties people ask us about most.
| Variety | Main growing region | Known for | Usual use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alphonso (Hapus) | Konkan, Maharashtra (Ratnagiri and Devgad belt) | Rich, creamy, non-fibrous pulp | Gifting, premium retail, pulp |
| Kesar | Gujarat (Gir and Junagadh area) | Orange pulp | Eating fresh, pulp |
| Banganapalli | Andhra Pradesh | Large fruit | Fresh sale |
| Totapuri | South India | Firm fruit | Pulp and juice |
APEDA lists Alphonso, Totapuri, Neelum and Kesar among the mango varieties used for pulp, which is sterilised and packed in aseptic bags or in hermetically sealed cans. That is useful to know if your market wants pulp rather than fresh fruit.
We sell Alphonso, Kesar and Pairi on our store, and Alphonso pulp tins. You can see the fresh range on our mangoes collection. The Totapuri listing is here on the Totapuri mango page.
Prefer a short introduction? Watch our video on Indian mango exports.
India and the world mango crop
India produces roughly 43% of the world's mangoes, about 26 million tonnes in 2023. That FAO figure also includes mangosteens and guavas, so treat it as a close guide and not an exact count of mangoes alone. It explains why buyers around the world look to India first, and why so many varieties are available.
The Alphonso variety is named after Afonso de Albuquerque, and Indian-group mango cultivars such as Alphonso are propagated by grafting. Grafting is how a named variety is reproduced, and GI-certified Alphonso from the Ratnagiri and Devgad belt is a named variety buyers ask for by name.
How mango export works in general
Every country sets its own rules, and the rules change. The outline below is general, not legal advice. Check current rules with your importer or customs agent before you commit to anything.
- The exporter is registered. In India an exporter generally needs an Importer-Exporter Code, and fresh fruit exporters usually register with APEDA.
- The fruit is inspected and certified. Consignments typically travel with a phytosanitary certificate issued by the plant quarantine authority.
- The destination sets treatment rules. Some countries ask for a treatment before shipment. The United States banned Indian mangoes in 1989 and lifted the ban in April 2007. Indian mangoes may now enter under conditions that include irradiation before shipment.
- The importer clears customs. Duties, labelling and food-safety checks happen at the destination, and your importer or customs agent is the right person to confirm them.
Because mangoes are perishable, speed matters as much as paperwork. A fruit that has to wait for a certificate or a treatment slot loses part of its short shelf life. That is why we ask every enquiry for the destination country and the quantity before we say anything about timing.
What we can and cannot do
We want to be exact here, because exports are often described loosely. We ship directly to the UAE. For other countries such as the UK, Singapore, Malaysia and Saudi Arabia, shipments have been arranged through the customer's contact abroad, and that is not a standard service. We do not offer delivery to the USA, the UK, Canada or any other country as a regular service.
So the honest answer to "can you export to my home country?" is: write to us first. Tell us the country, the variety and the rough quantity, and we will tell you plainly whether we can help and how. If you already have an importer, we can work with them.
If your aim is a gift for family living in India rather than a shipment abroad, our NRI mango gift page is the simpler route. If you are an exporter or a buyer looking for supply, read the mango export page first.
Choosing a mango for your market
- For gifting and premium shelves: Alphonso, because buyers recognise the name and the pulp is non-fibrous.
- For fruit with orange pulp: Kesar, which is said to have been known by that name since 1934, when the Nawab of Junagadh remarked on its orange pulp.
- For pulp and juice: ask for Alphonso, Kesar or Totapuri pulp. Our Alphonso mango pulp tins come in 850 g and 3.1 kg, from Rs 590.
- For a long journey: talk to your importer about the stage of ripeness at dispatch before you pick a variety.
We do not rank one variety above another. They are different fruit for different buyers, and a good exporter will help you match the two. If the fruit you want is not one we sell, we will say so.
What to send us in your enquiry
A short, complete message gets a faster, more useful reply. Include:
- The destination country and city.
- The variety you want and whether it is for sale, gifting or pulp.
- The rough quantity and the month you want the fruit.
- Whether you already have an importer or customs agent.
- A phone number or email where we can reach you.
We will not quote a minimum order, a price or a transit time until we know the country and the quantity, because each of those depends on the answers. Use the form on our export enquiry page, or write to support@alphonsomango.in.
How we handle Alphonso
We source from 48 villages across the Ratnagiri and Devgad belt on the Konkan coast. Ratnagiri is a district, and Devgad is a taluka in Sindhudurg district. The fruit is hand-harvested with a zela pole fitted with a catching net, and harvest is done at Brahma Muhurta, before dawn.
Alphonso from this belt is GI-tagged in India (GI No. 139). We hold GI Authorised User certificate AU/5974/GI/139/260 (GI No. 139), and the details are on our Brand Facts page. We are an FSSAI-licensed seller.
We do not use carbide. Our Alphonso mangoes are ripened naturally on hay beds.
Season dates
The 2027 season opens on 1 February 2027. Alphonso is harvested about February to June, with the best supply from March to May. Fresh Alphonso is not sold outside the season, while Alphonso pulp tins are available all year. If you plan a shipment for the 2027 season, write to us well before the month you need the fruit.
This guide is written by Prashant Powle, who runs AlphonsoMango.in from Mumbai. Our guide to exporting mangoes from India to the USA goes deeper on one destination.
The steps below are for orders delivered inside India. For anything going abroad, write to us first.
People also ask
Which Indian mango is best for export?
There is no single best. Alphonso is the usual choice for gifting and premium retail, Kesar is known for its orange pulp, and Alphonso, Kesar and Totapuri are all used for pulp. The right pick depends on your buyers, the destination rules and the journey time. Write to us with your country and quantity.
Can I export mangoes from India to the USA?
Yes, Indian mangoes can enter the United States under conditions that include irradiation before shipment. The US banned Indian mangoes in 1989 and lifted the ban in April 2007. Rules change, so check current rules with your importer or customs agent before you plan any shipment.
Do you ship mangoes outside India?
We ship directly to the UAE. For the UK, Singapore, Malaysia and Saudi Arabia, shipments have been arranged through the customer's contact abroad, and that is not a standard service. We do not offer delivery to other countries as a regular service, so please write to us first with your country and quantity.
How much of the world's mangoes does India produce?
India produces roughly 43% of the world's mangoes, about 26 million tonnes in 2023. The FAO figure also includes mangosteens and guavas, so treat it as a close guide and not an exact mango-only count. The figure is quoted on the Wikipedia page for mango.
When can I order Alphonso mangoes for the 2027 season?
Our 2027 season opens on 1 February 2027. Alphonso is harvested about February to June, with the best supply from March to May. Fresh Alphonso is not sold outside the season. If you plan a shipment abroad, write to us first so that we can tell you what is possible.
Related searches
- How to export mangoes from India to the USA
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- Alphonso pulp tins (850 g and 3.1 kg)
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia, Mango.
- Wikipedia, Alphonso mango.
- US Federal Register, Importation of Mangoes From India, proposed rule, volume 71, number 222 (17 November 2006), accessed October 2026.
- Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), Mango Pulp.
Written by Prashant Powle, founder of AlphonsoMango.in. Last reviewed October 2026.
