Demand for Indian mangoes from all over the world, Air India transported more than 1,000 tonnes of mangoes abroad in three months

The global demand for the famous Alphonso of Maharashtra and the popular Kesar mangoes of Gujarat is continuously increasing. This increasing demand can be gauged from the fact that Air India exported more than 1,000 tonnes of fresh mangoes to various international markets between March and May 2026. During this period, Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) emerged as a major hub for the export of Indian mangoes.

According to data released by Air India, in the last three months the airline transported a total of over 3,300 tonnes of fresh agricultural produce through its network, which included over 1,000 tonnes of Alphonso and Kesar mangoes. These mangoes were transported to major international cities like London, New York, Dubai, Frankfurt, San Francisco, Toronto, Paris, Hong Kong and Sydney.

Every year during the mango season, CSMIA, Mumbai plays an important role in transporting Indian mangoes to the global markets. Last year, the airport handled the export of 3,624 metric tonnes of mangoes, which was 9 percent more than the previous year. Mumbai becomes a major logistics hub during the mango season due to its proximity to the major mango producing regions of Maharashtra and Gujarat.

According to Air India, the airline carried 805 tonnes of fruits and vegetables with the first consignment of mangoes in March. This figure increased to 1,275 tonnes during the peak harvest season in April, while in May also 1,233 tonnes of fresh agricultural products were transported.

Air India said around 180 tonnes of mangoes and other fresh produce were delivered from Mumbai every week during the peak season at London Heathrow Airport. Whereas Frankfurt received a weekly consignment of about 40 tonnes. About 30-30 tonnes of goods were also sent to Dubai, Newark and New York JFK airports every week.

According to the company, due to the quality and taste of Alphonso mangoes from Maharashtra and Kesar mangoes from Gujarat, their demand is continuously increasing in the international markets.

Air India handles more than 4 lakh tonnes of cargo annually. The airline has developed cold storage and active container facilities at 14 major airports including Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, London Heathrow, Frankfurt, New York JFK and Newark. With the help of these systems, perishable agricultural products are transported over long distances while preserving their quality.

“Transporting over 1,000 tonnes of mangoes in just three months reflects both global demand and our strong cold-chain processes. Transporting perishable products requires utmost care and our team works closely with all partners to maintain quality and consistency,” said Ramesh Mamidala, Air India’s cargo head.

Experts believe that farmers, exporters and air cargo industry are getting huge benefits from the increasing international demand for Indian mangoes. Due to better logistics and cold-chain infrastructure, Indian mangoes are now rapidly reaching many countries of the world, which is also strengthening India’s agricultural export potential.

This year’s figures indicate that the global popularity of Indian mangoes is continuing to grow and exports may set even new records in the coming years.

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