Mango (Alphonso, Kesar) Exporter from India
Alphonso and Kesar mango from Maharashtra and Gujarat — seasonal, graded, sea and air freight options.
Quick answer: Green Plus EXIM exports Indian mango — primarily Alphonso from Maharashtra's Ratnagiri/Devgad coast and Kesar from Gujarat's Junagadh belt. The UAE and Saudi Arabia are the largest markets by volume, while the UK and Germany represent a smaller-volume, higher-unit-value trade in premium air-freighted fruit. Mango is strongly seasonal (roughly April to July) — availability and pricing move with the harvest window, so plan orders around it.
Indian mango for export: Alphonso and Kesar
Mango is one of India's best-known fresh-produce exports, and Alphonso — grown along Maharashtra's Konkan coast in Ratnagiri and Devgad — is the variety most international buyers mean when they ask for Indian mango. Kesar, from Gujarat's Junagadh region, is the other major premium export variety, prized for its aromatic sweetness.
A note on the trade data below: the HS code (0804.50) also captures guavas and mangosteens alongside mango, so the total slightly overstates mango alone — treat it as directionally representative rather than a mango-only figure.
Two different buyer conversations: GCC volume vs UK/US/German value
The UAE and Saudi Arabia are India's largest mango markets by both value and volume — a higher-volume, more price-sensitive trade, often shipped by sea or shorter air routes. The UK, Germany and US trade looks very different: smaller volumes, but a materially higher price per kilogram, reflecting premium air-freighted fruit aimed at buyers who prioritise Alphonso/Kesar quality and are prepared to pay for it. If you're comparing a quote against something you've seen elsewhere, make sure you know which of these two markets that reference price was for — they aren't the same product conversation even though the fruit is nominally the same.
Mango is seasonal — plan around it
Unlike many of our other product lines, mango has a hard seasonal window: roughly April through July, tracking Maharashtra and Gujarat's harvest. Outside that window, genuine Alphonso/Kesar simply isn't available from current-season Indian stock. See our harvest calendar for how this compares with our other seasonal produce, and plan your order timing accordingly — early-season enquiries get first access to peak-quality fruit.
How should I specify mango?
- Variety. Alphonso and Kesar are the two flagship export varieties; tell us which fits your market and budget.
- Ripeness at shipment. Mature-green for longer sea-freight transit, colour-turning for shorter air-freight routes — this depends on your transit time, not just preference.
- Size grade. Expressed as count-per-box (e.g. 8–10 count per 3–4kg carton) — larger fruit means a lower count per box.
Pricing
Send your variety, grade, quantity, destination and preferred shipping method (air or sea) and we'll quote current terms — remembering that mango pricing moves through the season as supply peaks and tapers.
Key facts
- Flagship varieties: Alphonso (Maharashtra/Konkan coast), Kesar (Gujarat/Junagadh)
- HS code: 0804.50 (also captures guava and mangosteen in trade data)
- Season: roughly April–July — genuinely seasonal, not year-round
- Packed in 3–5kg cushioned cartons; air and reefer sea freight both available
- Leading markets from India: UAE, USA, Saudi Arabia, UK, Germany
- India's 2024 world exports under this HS code: USD 154.39M across ~107,295 MT (WITS/UN Comtrade)
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Mango (Alphonso, Kesar) specifications
| Parameter | Typical specification |
|---|---|
| Varieties | Alphonso (Hapus), Kesar; other regional varieties on request |
| Size grades | 8–10 count, 10–12 count, 12–14 count per 3–4kg box (buyer-specified) |
| Ripeness at shipment | Mature-green (for sea freight) to colour-turning (for air freight), per destination transit time |
| Brix (sweetness) | 18%+ typical at ripeness for Alphonso |
| Treatment | Hot water treatment (HWT) available where required by destination phytosanitary rules |
| Defects | Free from fruit fly damage, black spot, bruising and split skin |
Typical specs — final specifications as per contract. Tell us your required grade when you request a quote and we'll confirm availability.
Packaging & container loading
| Detail | Options |
|---|---|
| Packaging | 3 kg, 4 kg and 5 kg corrugated cartons (single-layer, cushioned); telescopic export cartons for premium air-freight orders |
| Minimum order quantity | 1 × 20ft container; trial orders discussed |
| Loading capacity (20ft) | Air freight is standard for premium Alphonso/Kesar orders; sea freight in reefer containers available for larger volumes with longer transit tolerance — approx. 8–10 MT in a 20ft reefer (carton-volume-limited, not weight-limited) |
| Loading capacity (40ft) | Approx. 16–18 MT in a 40ft reefer container |
| Shelf life & storage | 2–3 weeks under controlled reefer conditions (~10–13°C); considerably shorter at ambient tropical temperature — mango is a perishable, time-sensitive product |
Loading figures are typical estimates — use the mango (alphonso, kesar) container load estimator for a planning figure, and confirm exact figures with us before booking.
Availability calendar
Typical availability for mango (alphonso, kesar) from India, by month:
| J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ● | ● | ● | ● |
Availability shifts year to year with weather and growing conditions — ask for current availability before planning a shipment window.
Where India exports mango (alphonso, kesar)
India's top destination markets for mango (alphonso, kesar) (HS 0804.50 (guavas, mangoes and mangosteens, fresh or dried)), 2024 (calendar year). India exported $154,388,040 of mango (alphonso, kesar) worldwide that year:
| Destination country | Export value (USD) | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $29,505,290 | 19,361,200 Kg |
| United States | $27,111,860 | 9,403,040 Kg |
| Saudi Arabia | $19,585,560 | 21,733,700 Kg |
| United Kingdom | $16,859,300 | 9,043,910 Kg |
| Germany | $6,620,800 | 3,973,010 Kg |
| Canada | $6,566,220 | 3,456,510 Kg |
| Kuwait | $6,360,270 | 4,499,970 Kg |
| Oman | $4,601,640 | 3,306,710 Kg |
| Qatar | $4,002,450 | 2,499,810 Kg |
| Netherlands | $3,922,730 | 2,399,800 Kg |
Source: WITS (World Bank) / UN Comtrade — India exports by partner, calendar year 2024 — view source. Data year: 2024 (calendar year). Retrieved: 2026-09-17.
Notes on this data
HIGH CONFIDENCE — primary-tier (WITS/UN Comtrade). India world total 2024: USD 154.39M across ~107,295 MT. Note the code covers guavas and mangosteens as well as mangoes, so it slightly overstates mango alone. Unit values tell a clear story: USA at ~USD 2.88/kg vs Saudi Arabia at ~USD 0.90/kg — the US/UK/Germany trade is air-freighted premium fruit (Alphonso/Kesar) while the GCC trade is higher-volume/lower-value. Content should treat these as two different buyer conversations. Mango is also strongly seasonal (see the site's harvest calendar).
Indian sourcing regions
Alphonso is sourced from Maharashtra's Konkan coast — Ratnagiri and Devgad are the recognised premium-quality belt. Kesar comes from Gujarat's Junagadh/Girnar region. Andhra Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh contribute additional volume in other varieties for markets less focused on the Alphonso/Kesar premium segment.
Export documentation
Export documentation prepared to match destination-country and buyer requirements — phytosanitary certificate, certificate of origin, fumigation certificate, lab test reports and more, as applicable.
- Phytosanitary certificate
- Certificate of origin
- Hot water treatment certificate (where required)
- Commercial invoice, packing list and airway bill / bill of lading
Share your compliance checklist and we will confirm the documentation for your shipment. Third-party inspection (SGS, Bureau Veritas, Intertek or your nominated agency) can be arranged on request.
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Mango (Alphonso, Kesar) export FAQs
Alphonso (Hapus), from Maharashtra's Konkan coast, is India's most recognised premium export variety — rich, sweet, with a distinctive saffron-orange flesh. Kesar, from Gujarat, is similarly prized, slightly more affordable, and known for its aromatic sweetness. Both are strongly seasonal and command premium pricing in air-freight markets.
The export season runs roughly April to July, with the peak varying somewhat year to year based on weather. This is a genuinely seasonal product — we don't offer year-round mango, and any supplier who does for Alphonso/Kesar specifically should be questioned closely.
Both, depending on your market and volume. Premium Alphonso/Kesar orders for the UK, Germany and similar markets often go by air freight to preserve ripeness and quality over a short shelf life. Reefer sea freight is available for larger-volume orders with more transit-time tolerance, typically to closer Gulf markets.
US mango imports require treatment at a USDA/APHIS-approved facility (irradiation is the common pathway) — this is a specific certification and infrastructure requirement we have not verified access to, so we're not positioned to make US-market claims here. Talk to us directly about your requirement and we'll tell you honestly what we can and can't arrange.
The GCC trade is higher-volume, price-sensitive and typically moves by sea or shorter air routes at lower unit values (~USD 0.90/kg in the trade data), while UK/US/German buyers generally pay for premium air-freighted fruit at a much higher per-kilogram price (~USD 2.88/kg for the US market). These are genuinely different buyer conversations — tell us which one describes your order.
3–5kg corrugated cartons, cushioned to prevent bruising, are standard. Premium air-freight orders use telescopic export cartons designed for careful handling and presentation.
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