India’s Mango Exports to UAE Reach $20 Million in 2024
India’s mango exports to the United Arab Emirates touched a major milestone in 2024, reaching $20 million in value and a total export volume of 12,000 tonnes. This makes the UAE the largest importer of Indian mangoes, underlining the growing demand for premium Indian varieties in global markets.
UAE Becomes Top Buyer of Indian Mangoes
According to data from the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, the UAE topped all other global destinations for Indian mangoes in 2024. With a total value of USD 20 million, the Gulf nation emerged as the primary export destination, accounting for a significant share of India’s total fruit exports for the year.
This success reflects both strong consumer demand in the Gulf and India’s evolving export capabilities, including better supply chains and promotional strategies tailored to the region.
APEDA’s ‘Mango Mania’ Boosts Demand
The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) played a key role in this surge through its promotional campaign, ‘Indian Mango Mania’, launched in the UAE in collaboration with the Indian Embassy and Lulu Group.
Held in Abu Dhabi, the event showcased popular mango varieties like Banarasi Langda, Dasheri, Chausa, Amrapali, Malda, and Lakshman Bhog at Lulu Hypermarkets. The campaign also featured value-added mango products such as juices, pickles, chutneys, and desserts, creating a full-sensory experience for consumers and promoting mango versatility.
India’s Mango Footprint Expands Globally
The UAE’s dominance in 2024 follows India’s broader trend of expanding mango exports globally. Notably, Indian mango exports to the United States grew by 130% in 2023–24, with the US accounting for 23% of total mango exports.
India’s success in the UAE is part of a deliberate strategy to strengthen its brand globally through aggressive marketing, cold-chain investment, and quality certification. These steps are now bearing fruit—literally and figuratively—by positioning India as a global mango powerhouse.
📊 Mango Export Snapshot
| Year | Destination | Volume (Tonnes) | Export Value (USD Million) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | UAE | 12,000 | 20 |
| 2023 | USA | — | +130% YoY growth |
