Archive · 26 Jun 2025
India Develops Sea Transport Protocol to Boost Mango Exports
India, a big mango producer, wants to send more mangoes to other countries without them going bad.
They're creating a special plan to ship mangoes by sea instead of air, which is much cheaper.
They've already tried this with other fruits like bananas and it worked!
The plan focuses on keeping the mangoes cool and ripe during the journey.
This should help farmers sell more mangoes and make them available in more places.
They are also working to keep litchis fresh longer.
India is developing a sea transport protocol to export mangoes, reducing spoilage and lowering costs.
Successful sea trials with bananas and pomegranates have paved the way for mango protocol development.
The protocol will address harvesting time, temperature control, and ripening processes.
Sea freight is significantly cheaper than air freight, potentially boosting mango exports.
Efforts also include increasing the shelf life of litchis to expand availability and exports.
- Who
- Apeda, Indian Council of Agricultural Research, and exporters are involved.
- What
- India is developing a sea protocol for mango exports to reduce costs and spoilage.
- When
- Sea trials have been conducted and the mango protocol is under development.
- Where
- The sea protocol aims to boost exports to countries like the US, Canada, and Japan.
- Why
- To reduce costs, minimize spoilage, and increase the competitiveness of Indian mangoes in international markets.
Current methods
Proposed method
Freight comparison
Current methods
Air freight for mangoes to the US is expensive
Proposed method
Sending mango shipments by sea will boost exports
- Mango Exports (FY25)
- $56.34 million
- Export Reduction (FY24 to FY25)
- 6.3%
- Countries Targeted for Exports
- US, Canada, New Zealand, Japan
- Litchi Shelf Life (Current)
- 4-5 days
- Litchi Shelf Life (Target)
- 15 days
