THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Mango export in India has made huge strides by utilising radiation processing to meet international phytosanitary standards, particularly for markets like the USA. After resuming exports in 2007, India has seen steady growth with shipments reaching 2,500 tonnes in 2023 and 3,000 tonnes in 2024. India resumed mango exports in 2007 after an 18-year break, following the commissioning of the KRUSHAK irradiation facility. According to data from BARC, India’s mango exports have shown steady growth since 2007 when 157 tonnes were exported to the US. The numbers climbed consistently, with 1,150 tonnes exported by 2017, 2,500 tons in 2023, and projections reaching 3,000 tonnes by 2024.

Source: Indian Express October 10, 2024 01:21 UTC