Archive · 9 Aug 2025
Odisha Exports Dragon Fruit to Dubai for Second Year
Imagine farmers in Odisha growing a special fruit called dragon fruit.
This year, they sent a bunch of these fruits all the way to Dubai!
They sent about 330 kilograms.
The fruits are grown in a place called Patnagarh.
The farmers sold the dragon fruit for a bit more money this time, around 300 rupees for each kilogram.
This is because more people want the fruit, and the farmers are getting better at growing it.
It also means the farmers are making more money.
The government and some helpful groups are working together to help the farmers sell their dragon fruit in other countries.
Odisha exported 330 kg of dragon fruits to Dubai.
The dragon fruits were cultivated in Patnagarh, Odisha.
The fruits sold at ₹300 a kg, a 20% increase from the previous year.
The price increase reflects rising demand, improved quality, and higher farmer incomes.
Marketing support was provided by the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority.
- Who
- Farmers in Odisha, the Odisha Department of Agriculture and Farmers’ Empowerment, and the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority.
- What
- Odisha exported dragon fruits to Dubai.
- When
- The article was published on August 9, 2025
- Where
- Balangir district of Odisha and Dubai.
- Why
- To tap into competitive global markets and promote exotic horticulture produce.
- Fruit
- Dragon Fruit
- Quantity Exported
- 330 kg
- Origin
- Balangir district of Odisha
- Destination
- Dubai
- Price per kg
- ₹300
- Increase
- 20% from previous year
- Cultivation Location
- Patnagarh of Odisha