West Asia Conflict Stalls Andhra Mango Pulp Exports; ₹500 Cr Shipments Stuck

• The ongoing West Asia conflict has halted mango pulp exports from Andhra Pradesh, impacting shipments worth nearly ₹500 crore.
• Shipping companies have suspended consignments to the Middle East, a major market accounting for 35-40% of Indian mango pulp exports.
• Approximately 1 lakh tonnes of Totapuri mango pulp, primarily from Andhra and Tamil Nadu, are currently stranded and need to move by May end.
• Exporters face soaring logistics costs, including a $2,000 'war risk surcharge' per container, sometimes exceeding production costs.
• This disruption adds to previous challenges from the Russia-Ukraine war and Red Sea issues, significantly affecting hubs like Chittoor.