India exports small share of its mango crop

India grows about 43% of the world's mangoes but exported only 0.15% of its 2023-24 crop: 32,100 tonnes out of 22.4 million tonnes. Japan's quarantine officers found gaps in fumigation and disinfection at a treatment plant in Uttar Pradesh, leading to a ban on mango shipments with certificates dated 25 March or later.

Japan's suspension of Indian mango imports highlights challenges in meeting international standards. The paper from the Centre for WTO Studies points to issues in processing and packaging, as well as the need for better support for small growers and processing units to improve export potential.