India and Pakistan are neighboring mango giants. How do they compare as exporters?
Export Overview (2025 Data)
| Metric | India | Pakistan |
|---|---|---|
| Production | 20M tonnes | 1.8M tonnes |
| Export volume | 60,000 tonnes | 150,000 tonnes |
| Export value | $85M | $120M |
| Export % of production | 0.3% | 8.3% |
| Top export variety | Alphonso | Sindhri/Chaunsa |
| Top export market | UAE | UAE |
| Countries exported to | 50+ | 40+ |
Key Insight
Despite producing 11x more mangoes, India exports LESS than Pakistan in volume. Pakistan exports 8.3% of its production while India exports only 0.3%. This is because India's massive domestic market consumes almost all production.
Top Export Markets
| Rank | India's Markets | Pakistan's Markets |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | UAE (40%) | UAE (35%) |
| 2 | UK (15%) | UK (15%) |
| 3 | Saudi Arabia (10%) | Saudi Arabia (12%) |
| 4 | Bangladesh (8%) | China (10%) |
| 5 | Oman (5%) | Oman (8%) |
Variety Comparison
| Metric | Alphonso (India) | Chaunsa (Pakistan) | Sindhri (Pakistan) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brix | 18-20 | 20-22 | 22-24 |
| Weight | 150-300g | 250-400g | 300-500g |
| Export price/kg | $8-15 | $6-12 | $5-10 |
| Shelf life | 8-10 days | 8-12 days | 10-14 days |
| Fiber | Very low | None | None |
Challenges
Pakistan's challenges: fruit fly management, cold chain infrastructure, limited air cargo capacity, phytosanitary compliance with EU.
India's challenges: massive domestic demand leaving little for export, high logistics costs, inconsistent quality control, competition from Pakistan in Gulf markets.
The Future
Both countries are expanding mango exports. Pakistan's 2026 EU market access approval is a major development. India is investing in post-harvest infrastructure. The global mango market is growing 5% annually — there is room for both.
At MMA Farms, we are proud to contribute to Pakistan's mango export reputation, even though our primary market is domestic delivery. Our quality standards meet export grade — every mango is naturally ripened, Brix-tested, and individually graded.
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