Mango export for '99-00

In the current year mango exports were less due to a lower output, as well as the less crop domestic prices were also on the higher side, according to market sources.

Statistics available with APEDA, indicate that exports during April-August 1999 touched about 39,352 tonnes valued at Rs. 57.62 crore. Exports during 1998-99 touched 45,407 tonnes valued at Rs.79.13 crore against 42,894 tonnes valued at Rs.73.599 crore in 1997-1998.

This year mangoes were exported to the Middle East, Switzerland, Germany and Canada. About a fortnight ago, Pakistan, India’s main competitor has entered the international market with its variety of mango called ‘sundari’. Varieties that are dominating the export scene are Bainganpalli from Andhra Pradesh, Kesar from Aurangabad and Chausa from Uttar Pradesh. The ‘Chausa’ variety has been in demand mainly due to its yellow colour and large, as reported.


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