International trade in mango: India's role.
Subrahmanyam K. V.
Author Affiliation: Indian Institute of Horticultural Research, Hessaraghatta, Bangalore, India.
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Abstract : International trade in mangoes is increasing rapidly, and in 1987 was estimated at $56 million. India continues to be the leading producer, accounting for 63% of world production. However, India occupies only third position in total mango exports. Exports from India account for 0.11% of total domestic production as against about 4% in the case of other exporting countries like Mexico, the Philippines and Venezuela. Indian exports are confined mostly to Gulf countries, the USSR, and UK. Though there is a vast potential for export to western countries, constraints like suitability of a few varieties for exports, pests and disease problems, high freight charges, limited cargo space and high packing cost have restricted the expansion of the exports from India. Removal of some of the constraints will increase the potential for exports to the USA and Japan. Research efforts are also needed to find ways of prolonging the shelf life of fruit so that it can be made available for longer periods in the international market.