Alphonso Alert: Israel-Iran War Threatens Maharashtra Mango Exports Post-March 15
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News18•10-03-2026, 15:31
Alphonso Alert: Israel-Iran War Threatens Maharashtra Mango Exports Post-March 15
•Middle East tensions, specifically the US-Israel-Iran conflict, threaten Maharashtra's Alphonso mango exports, especially if instability persists past March 15.
•Chandrakant Mokal of Maharashtra State Mango Growers Association fears disruptions to air cargo and trade routes during the crucial export season.
•Maharashtra contributes 60-70% of India's mango exports; Gulf countries, US, Japan, and European nations are major markets.
•Growers already face an 80% production drop this season due to unusual weather, impacting both fresh fruit and processed pulp exports.
•The combination of geopolitical instability and reduced yield poses a significant challenge for the GI-tagged Alphonso mango, a key foreign exchange earner.
