Mango Production and Processing in India

India is the leading producer of more than one thousand varieties Mangoes that are unique in taste and aroma, accounting for more than 50 per cent of Mango production worldwide, but only 2 per cent of its production is exported. Other major Mango producing countries, like Mexico, Brazil, and Pakistan, export much higher quantity of their production contributing to their international trade. The reason may be that small farmers own the majority of India's Mango gardens, and some 72 per cent of the farms are less than three hectares. The other reason may also be that nearly 15 per cent of India's Mango production is wasted due to lack of adequate infrastructure facilities. In addition, India's Mangoes exportation also suffers from other factors such as heterogeneous quality and phytosanitary issues due to lack of adequate post-harvest operations. Indian farmers are not properly informed about internationally practiced post-harvest operations for Mangoes, which result in not only heavy post-harvest wastage but also low level of price realization in international markets. Besides being a rich source of nutrients, cultivation of mangoes brings higher income to the farmers.