APEDA certified mango exporters are exporters registered with APEDA, the agricultural export authority, and that registration is not a quality certificate for the fruit. Check the exporter's registration, food licence, GI paperwork and your country's import rules. We ship directly only to the UAE.
What "APEDA certified" actually means
APEDA is the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority, the government body that supports exports of items such as fresh mangoes. When a trader calls itself an "APEDA certified exporter", it usually means the firm is registered with APEDA. That registration shows it is entitled to export. It does not tell you how good the mangoes are, how they were ripened or where they grew.
So treat APEDA registration as one document among several. This guide is written by Prashant Powle of Powle Home Foods, who runs AlphonsoMango.in in Mumbai. We are a domestic seller of Alphonso, Kesar and Pairi mangoes, and we are open about what we do and do not do for buyers abroad. Check current requirements on the APEDA website before you sign a contract.
How to check a mango exporter in India
These checks apply to any exporter. Ask for each document, and read the name on it. It should match the firm that sends you an invoice.
| Check | What to ask for |
|---|---|
| Export registration | APEDA registration details, checked on APEDA's own website |
| Import-export code | The firm's Importer-Exporter Code |
| Food licence | An FSSAI licence number, where the firm also sells in India |
| Plant health papers | A phytosanitary certificate for each consignment |
| Origin claim | For "Ratnagiri" or "Devgad" Alphonso, a GI authorised user number |
| Ripening method | A plain answer on how the fruit was ripened |
| Destination rules | A written answer on what your country requires, checked with your importer or customs agent |
Rules change, so check current rules with your importer or customs agent rather than relying on any website, including ours. Our other guides go deeper: how to export mango from India and mango export to the USA.
Alphonso, GI and why the paperwork matters
Alphonso from the Ratnagiri and Devgad belt is GI-tagged in India under GI No. 139. The GI Registry lists Devgad Alphonso (application 379) as merged with the Alphonso Mango application 139. If an exporter sells fruit as "Ratnagiri Alphonso" or "Devgad Alphonso", ask for the GI Authorised User certificate number, and check that it names the exporter.
We hold GI Authorised User certificate AU/5974/GI/139/260 (GI No. 139). APEDA registration and a GI authorised user number are separate things. One shows the right to export, and the other relates to the name of the fruit.
Ratnagiri is a district, and Devgad is a taluka in Sindhudurg district. Both lie on the Konkan coast and grow the same Alphonso variety. Our fruit is sourced across 48 villages of that belt. Read the Alphonso mango GI tag guide for the registry details.
Destination rules, in general terms
Each importing country sets its own conditions for fresh mangoes. For example, the United States banned Indian mangoes in 1989 and lifted the ban in April 2007. A US Federal Register proposed rule of November 2006 described conditions that included irradiation at a minimum of 400 Gy, applied in India. We mention this only to show that the rules are specific and technical. We are not an advisor on them.
- Ask your importer first. Your importer or customs agent knows what your country accepts now.
- Ask for the treatment and the papers in advance. A treatment that is required has to be done before shipment.
- Do not rely on a seller's summary. Check the official source for your destination.
Fresh mangoes are perishable, so planning matters. See the Federal Register notice under Sources for the conditions that were proposed.
What a clear exporter quote should contain
Whoever you buy from, a serious quote is specific. It names the variety and the grade with a weight range, the packing, the shipment dates, the documents that come with the consignment, and the terms of sale, including which party pays for freight and insurance. If a quote leaves these out, ask for them before you pay. A price with none of them cannot be compared with another. We do not publish bulk terms here, because they would differ for each destination and quantity.
What we do for buyers outside India
Here is the honest position. 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, and we do not publish a rate card for it. We do not offer a regular export service to the USA, UK, Canada or any other country.
If you are an importer, a hotel group or a family abroad who wants to explore a shipment, write to us first at support@alphonsomango.in with the destination country, the quantity in dozens and the dates you have in mind. We will tell you plainly whether we can help. Our mango export page has the current notes.
For buyers in India, ordering is simple. We dispatch by Blue Dart, and about 65% of Indian PIN codes get next-day delivery. Check your PIN code at checkout. If a box arrives damaged, report it within 24 hours of delivery. We supply restaurants and hotels too; see the page for hotels and restaurants.
Ripening, season and other products
We do not use carbide. Our Alphonso mangoes are ripened naturally on hay beds. Calcium carbide is prohibited for ripening fruit in India under Regulation 2.3.5 of the Food Safety and Standards (Prohibition and Restrictions on Sales) Regulations, 2011. Whatever an exporter tells you, ask how the fruit was ripened and get the answer in writing.
Alphonso is harvested about February to June, and the best supply runs from March to May. The 2027 season opens on 1 February 2027. Outside the season we do not sell fresh Alphonso. Kesar, a Gujarat mango, is also in season in summer: the half-dozen box is Rs 999 and the dozen is Rs 1,699.
Outside the mango season we sell Alphonso pulp tins and dry fruit. Our W180 cashew nuts are available all year, and our Alphonso mango pulp tin comes in 850 g and 3.1 kg sizes from Rs 590.
The order steps above are for buyers in India. If you are outside India, write to us first at support@alphonsomango.in rather than placing a retail order.
People also ask
What does APEDA certified mean for a mango exporter?
It usually means the exporter is registered with APEDA, India's agricultural export authority. That shows a right to export. It is not a certificate of fruit quality, ripening method or origin. Check the registration on APEDA's own site and ask for other papers, such as a food licence and plant health documents.
Can I export mangoes from India to the USA?
Yes, under the US conditions for Indian mangoes, which have included irradiation applied in India. The ban on Indian mangoes was lifted in April 2007. Rules change, so check current requirements with your importer or customs agent. We do not offer a regular export service to the USA.
Who is the largest mango exporter in India?
We cannot name one. We know of no published ranking of mango exporters by volume that we can verify. Judge an exporter on its documents: APEDA registration, import-export code, plant health certificate, a food licence and, for Alphonso, a Geographical Indication certificate number.
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. Write to support@alphonsomango.in with your country, quantity and dates, and we will say plainly whether we can help.
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Sources and further reading
- US Federal Register, Importation of Mangoes From India, proposed rule, volume 71, number 222 (17 November 2006), accessed October 2026.
- Geographical Indications Registry of India, public search record for application 379, Devgad Alphonso Mango (merged with application 139), accessed October 2026.
- Wikipedia, Alphonso mango.
Written by Prashant Powle, founder of AlphonsoMango.in. Last reviewed October 2026.