ISHS Acta Horticulturae 269: Symposium on Tropical Fruit in International Trade
INTERNATIONAL TRADE IN MANGO: INDIA'S ROLE |
| Author: | K.V. Subrahmanyam |
| Abstract:
The international trade in mango is increasing rapidly and in 1987 was estimated at US$ 56 million. India continues to be the leading producer in the world accounting for 63 per cent of world production. However, India occupies only third position in total mango exports. Exports from India accounts for 0.11 per cent of the total domestic production as against about 4 per cent in case of other exporting countries like Mexico, Philippines and Venezuela. Indian exports are confined mostly to Gulf countries, USSR, and UK. Though there is a vast potential for export to western countries, constraints like suitability of a few varieties for exports, pests and disease problems, high freight charges, limited cargo space and high packing cost have restricted the expansion of the exports from India. Removal of some of the constraints will increase the potential for exports to USA and Japan. Research efforts are also needed for prolonging the shelf life of fruit so that it could be made available for longer period in the international market. | |
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