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Gulf Crisis Spoils 10% of India's Mango Shipment to UAE

Gulf Crisis Spoils 10% of India's Mango Shipment to UAE
Gulf Crisis Spoils 10% Of India's Mango Shipment To UAE, But Sea Export Model Shows Promise · freepressjournal.in

India sent mangoes to the UAE by sea, but 10% got spoiled because of delays caused by the Gulf crisis.

Even though some mangoes were lost, the sea route is cheaper and helps farmers earn more money.

This was the first time mangoes were sent this way, and it shows that sea transport can be a good option for sending mangoes to other countries.

Key facts

Total Shipment
12.5 tonnes
Spoilage Rate
10%
Transit Time
25 days
Marketable Condition
90%
Additional Income for Farmers
Rs 15–20 per kg

Quotes

Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare

Indian government ministry

“Since sea freight is substantially more economical than air freight, exporters were able to offer higher procurement prices to farmers. As a result, mango growers realised an additional income of approximately Rs 15–20 per kg over conventional export channels, significantly enhancing farm profitability while maintaining the competitiveness of Indian mangoes in international markets.”
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“The consignment reached the destination market on July 17, completing a 25‑day harvest‑to‑market transit period. Despite the extended transit time, nearly 90 percent of the mangoes were found to be in good marketable condition upon arrival.”
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