“Our mango shipments doubled, led by Canada and Singapore”

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India’s mango export season this year ended on a steady note, with strong demand and a well-managed shipping period, says Shubham Shelar, owner of fresh produce exporter Shelar Overseas. “This season, shipments started mid-March and continued through to the third week of July. Unlike last year, which was hampered by a late start and challenging weather during March and April, this year’s season benefited from more favorable conditions. Still, heavy rains in mid-May shortened the Alphonso export window to around 20 days instead of the usual month,” Shelar explains, “but overall quality and supply stayed consistent.”

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Demand continued for popular varieties like Alphonso and Kesar, but there was also growing interest in Langda, Dasheri, Neelam, and Totapuri, Shelar mentions. “These varieties were primarily shipped to established markets such as Singapore, the UK, Canada, the US, Australia, and New Zealand, where buyers value diversity and consistent quality. Exports to new markets like China, Lebanon, Iran, and Hong Kong that were explored last year, however, were deferred due to quality concerns. We decided to focus on existing markets this season and hope to re-enter and expand into these new markets next year.”

Varietal sourcing reflected India’s regional strengths, with Alphonso coming from Maharashtra, Kesar from Gujarat, Badami and Neelam from Andhra Pradesh, and northern varieties like Chausa, Dasheri, and Langda adding to the mix. Shelar says that to meet price sensitivities, especially in markets like Iran, they plan to use sea freight options, particularly for the low-cost but robust Badami variety.

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According to Shelar, minor fluctuations in freight costs and exchange rates kept export prices generally stable. “We absorbed some cost pressures to keep our offerings competitive and saw an overall jump in shipment volumes, doubling from about 25 tons last year to over 50 this year. This growth was supported by an expanded client base and higher demand from existing markets, with Canada, Singapore, and the UK becoming our top three destinations.”

Looking ahead, Shelar remains optimistic: “If favorable weather and market dynamics continue, we aim to grow shipments even further and revisit new market opportunities in the upcoming seasons.”

For more information:
Shubham Shelar
Shelar Overseas
Tel: +91 89 28 782 517
Email: [email protected]
www.shelaroverseas.com

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