Mango export from India starts with choosing the variety and then meeting the rules of the importing country. Alphonso, Kesar, Banganapalli and Totapuri are widely traded. Exporters need registrations, plant health paperwork and a buyer. Check current rules with your importer or customs agent.
Indian mango varieties in the export trade
India grows a very large number of mango varieties and produces roughly 43% of the world's mangoes, about 26 million tonnes in 2023, according to FAO figures that also include mangosteens and guavas. Only a handful travel well and have name recognition abroad. Which one suits an importer depends on the market, the season and how the fruit will be shipped.
| Variety | Main growing area | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Alphonso (Hapus) | Konkan coast, Maharashtra | Fruit generally weighs 150 to 300 g; pulp is described as rich, creamy and non-fibrous. |
| Kesar | Gujarat, around Junagadh and Gir | Known for orange pulp and a strong aroma. |
| Banganapalli | Andhra Pradesh | Large, oblong fruit with sweet flesh, widely sold in south India. |
| Totapuri | Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu | Beak-shaped fruit; one of the varieties APEDA lists for pulp. |
| Dasheri, Langra, Chausa | Northern India, mainly Uttar Pradesh | Popular north Indian varieties; the season runs later than Alphonso. |
Alphonso is the variety we know best, because it is what we sell. Alphonso from the Ratnagiri and Devgad belt is GI-tagged in India (GI No. 139). Our guide to types of mangoes in India compares more varieties, and our Indian mangoes for export article adds detail on the export side.
How mango export from India works
Rules change, so treat this as a map, not legal advice. In general terms an exporter goes through these steps:
- Find the buyer and the destination rules. Each importing country sets its own plant health and food safety conditions. Ask the importer for them in writing first.
- Register as an exporter. Exporters usually need an Importer Exporter Code and registration with APEDA, the agency that promotes fresh produce exports. Confirm the current requirements with them.
- Meet market conditions. Some markets ask for approved orchards or packhouses, and some require a treatment before shipment.
- Get plant health certification. Fresh fruit normally needs a phytosanitary certificate from the plant protection authorities.
- Pack, ship and clear customs. Fruit is graded, packed in ventilated cartons and moved by air or sea, with an invoice and packing list for customs.
Check current rules with your importer or customs agent before you commit to any order, because treatment and paperwork rules can change between seasons.
Exporting mangoes to the USA
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 US Federal Register proposed rule of November 2006 set out the original conditions, including irradiation at a minimum dose applied in India. Details have been updated since, so the importer or a customs agent must confirm the current requirements.
For other destinations, the same approach applies. Ask the importer which treatment, certificate and labelling the destination requires, then work backwards to the orchard and packhouse. Our article on exporting mangoes from India to the USA covers the American side, and how to export mango from India explains the steps in more detail.
What overseas buyers check
Importers compare lots on the same few points. Whatever variety you choose, expect questions on:
- Maturity at harvest. Fruit cut too early never ripens well; fruit cut too late will not travel.
- Size and grade. Uniform fruit count per carton makes pricing and retail display simple.
- Surface and internal quality. Blemish-free skin, and no internal disorders such as spongy tissue, which shows only when the fruit is cut. Our page on spongy tissue in Alphonso explains it.
- Ripening method. Selling fruit ripened with calcium carbide is prohibited in India under Regulation 2.3.5 of the Food Safety and Standards (Prohibition and Restrictions on Sales) Regulations, 2011. We do not use carbide. Our Alphonso mangoes are ripened naturally on hay beds.
- Packing. Ventilated cartons, clear labels and a traceable lot number.
Consistency matters more than any single feature. A buyer who receives the same size, ripeness and taste on every order comes back; a buyer who receives a mixed lot does not. That is as true for a family ordering one dozen as for an importer ordering a full pallet.
Mango pulp for export and processing
Many buyers ask about pulp rather than fresh fruit, because it is easier to ship and keeps longer. APEDA lists Alphonso, Totapuri, Neelum and Kesar among the pulp varieties, and notes that pulp is sterilised and packed in aseptic bags or hermetically sealed cans. That is the general trade description of mango pulp.
For households and small food businesses we sell the mango pulp tin in 850 g and 3.1 kg sizes, from Rs 590, available all year. If you need pulp in larger quantities, write to us with the quantity and destination and we will tell you honestly what we can and cannot supply. Related reading: mango pulp price guide.
What we do and do not do
We want to be clear, because this topic attracts a lot of loose claims. AlphonsoMango.in is run by Powle Home Foods in Mumbai. We have sold since 2019, first offline and online since 2020, to 47,000+ customers including offline and marketplace sales. Our fruit is sourced across 48 villages of the Ratnagiri and Devgad belt, and we hold GI Authorised User certificate AU/5974/GI/139/260 (GI No. 139).
- 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. That is not a standard service.
- We do not publish a wholesale or export price list on this page, and we do not promise delivery to any country.
If you want to send mangoes abroad, write to us first at support@alphonsomango.in with the destination, quantity and dates. For gifts to family overseas, see our NRI mango gift page, and for the business side see the mango export page. Within India, we dispatch by Blue Dart, and about 65% of Indian PIN codes get next-day delivery. Check your PIN code at checkout.
See also: How to Export Mangoes from India: Process Guide
People also ask
Which Indian mango is best for export?
There is no single best variety. Alphonso is prized for flavour and name recognition, Kesar for its orange pulp, and Totapuri is widely used for pulp. The right choice depends on the destination market, the shipping method and the season, so ask your importer what their buyers want.
How do I export mangoes from India to the USA?
Export needs a buyer, an exporter code, APEDA registration and plant health certification. The US allows Indian mangoes under conditions that include irradiation before shipment. Rules change, so check current requirements with your importer or customs agent before you ship any fruit.
What documents are needed to export mangoes from India?
In general terms you need an exporter code, APEDA registration, a phytosanitary certificate, a commercial invoice and a packing list. Some markets add treatment or origin certificates. These requirements change, so confirm the list with your importer or customs agent before shipping.
Does AlphonsoMango.in export mangoes?
We ship directly to the UAE. For the UK, Singapore, Malaysia and Saudi Arabia, shipments have been arranged through the customer's contact abroad, which is not a standard service. We do not promise delivery to any other country, so write to us first with your destination and quantity.
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Sources and further reading
- APEDA, Mango pulp, accessed October 2026.
- US Federal Register, Importation of Mangoes From India, proposed rule, volume 71, number 222 (17 November 2006), accessed October 2026.
- Wikipedia, Mango.
- Geographical Indications Registry of India, public search record for application 379, Devgad Alphonso Mango (merged with application 139), accessed October 2026.
Written by Prashant Powle, founder of AlphonsoMango.in. Last reviewed October 2026.
