A consignment of 12.5 tonnes of Dashehari and Langra mangoes from India to the United Arab Emirates faced spoilage issues due to delays caused by the Gulf crisis. Nearly 10 percent of the mangoes were damaged during the extended sea transport. Despite this, around 90 percent of the mangoes arrived in good condition at the market on July 17 after a 25-day transit period.
Officials expressed satisfaction with the sea export protocol jointly developed by ICAR–Central Institute for Subtropical Horticulture and APEDA. The mangoes, harvested in Uttar Pradesh, underwent recommended post-harvest practices, including treatment with METWASH for extended shelf life. The use of sea freight over air freight allowed for higher procurement prices to farmers, resulting in increased income for mango growers.
This successful sea shipment of Dashehari and Langra mangoes to Dubai highlights the economic viability of exporting premium Indian mangoes via sea freight. Despite the crisis-related delay, the initiative is expected to boost fresh mango exports from India to the Gulf region and other international markets. The technology is anticipated to drive sea-route mango exports, reduce logistics costs, and enhance the livelihoods of mango growers in various states.
