Summer season and its intolerable temperatures are nothing but unbearably horrifying. Probably only a few good and cherishable things are synonymous with this time of the year and one of our favourites is mangoes. We love relishing these juicy fruits and you may be surprised to hear about this season’s export from Bengaluru. In 2024, Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru shipped 822 metric tonnes of mangoes. Isn’t this an impressive number?
Bengaluru Airport Recorded A Massive Growth In Mango Exports
More than half of this year has already passed and with this, the season to get fresh mangoes in the market bid adieu as well. On Wednesday, Bengaluru airport made the grand announcement of its mango exports this year. According to a report by Hindustan Times, it shipped 822 metric tonnes of mangoes and also reported a significant year-on-year rise of 20 per cent.
According to the airport’s statement, they exported 27 lakh pieces of mangoes in this mango season. These fruits have been delivered to 60 overseas destinations in different parts of the world. 2024 witnessed a noteworthy growth in comparison to last year’s shipping of 685 tonnes of mangoes from Bengaluru airport.
The spectacular mango export season ended with a 59 per cent uptick in volume considering the 2023 season. Apart from a major volume growth this year, these numbers showcase Bengaluru Airport’s growth in this particular industry and also highlight the love and demand for desi mangoes among people living abroad.
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Which Are The International Destinations?
Exports of mangoes reported a rise in the US. Places such as Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW), Washington Dulles (IAD), and San Francisco (SFO) imported these shipments. In fact, these three destinations received the most Indian mangoes in the US in 2024. Bengaluru Airport also shipped these fruits to Chicago, Dubai, Houston, London, and Seattle.
The airport’s strong worldwide network makes it simpler to deliver Indian agricultural produce to overseas markets properly and consistently. The technologically advanced cold storage service of the airport is one of the biggest reasons for ensuring good quality of products in the supply chain.
Do you live abroad? If yes, do you find Indian mangoes in markets near your house?
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