Top 10 Countries That Import Mangoes From India (2026)

Mango is the national fruit of India and is also regarded as the king of fruits. Globally, there are over 1,500 documented varieties of mangoes, grown in over 140 countries. In India alone, you can find 1,000+ mango varieties, from Malihabadi Dasheri to Ratnagiri Alphonso. Additionally, India is the undisputed global leader, ranking #1 among mango-producing countries. And of these 1,000 varieties, only about thirty are grown on a massive, very structured commercial scale for major domestic markets and export.

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Here's a juicy bit you might've missed: last month, Japan hit pause on mango imports from India. Why? Their inspectors spotted some slip-ups in how Indian facilities were handling pests.  This is the first time in almost 20 years that Japan has pulled the plug like this. If you remember, they'd banned Indian mangoes before over fruit flies, only letting them back in after India seriously tightened up its game in 2006.

Following Japan, Nepal has also imposed restrictions on mango imports after border quarantine inspectors detected excessive levels of chemical pesticides in an imported shipment. Do you know which countries import the most mangoes from India worldwide? What percentage of mangoes are exported by India to these countries, since India comes in 4th position in the list of mango-exporting countries in the world? Let's take a look.

List of Mango-Importing Countries In The World

India is the largest producer of mangoes globally, and it exports thousands of tonnes of sweet mangoes to many countries every year. The table below shows the top 10 countries that buy the most mangoes from India, based on the latest 2024–2025 and 2026 trade data from the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA).

1. United Arab Emirates (UAE)

The UAE is the largest buyer of Indian mangoes, taking a massive 31.16% share of all exports. They love the premium Alphonso and Kesar varieties. The main reason they import so much is their huge population of South Asian workers who miss the taste of home. The UAE is a desert country with extreme summer heat reaching up to 50°C and very poor, sandy soil.

Because there is almost no fresh water or rain, mango trees simply cannot grow there. They chose India because it is geographically close, meaning aeroplanes can fly fresh fruit into markets in Dubai or Abu Dhabi in just a few hours.

2. United Kingdom

The UK ranks second, buying 19.27% of India's mango exports. They mostly import the sweet Alphonso and fibreless Kesar variety. The problem with the UK is its climate. Mangoes are tropical fruits that need bright sunshine and hot temperatures around 27°C to grow.

The UK is famous for being cloudy, rainy, and freezing cold for most of the year. If you plant a mango tree there, it will die in the harsh winter frost. They rely on India because APEDA ensures strict quality checks and hot-water treatments, making the fruits perfectly safe under British food laws.

3. United States

The USA imports about 17.72% of fresh Indian mangoes, with high demand for Alphonso and Kesar varieties. While America can grow some mangoes in tropical parts of Florida or Hawaii, it cannot produce enough to feed its huge population. Also, American soil and climate do not match the unique environment of India, which gives fruits like the Alphonso its special, rich taste.

The US has very strict rules regarding insects on imported fruits. They buy from India because Indian farmers use advanced gamma-irradiation facilities approved by US inspectors to clear the fruits of any pests before shipping.

4. Kuwait

Kuwait accounts for 4.65% of India's mango exports, preferring the juicy Alphonso and the long Totapuri varieties. Just like the UAE, Kuwait is a Middle Eastern nation covered entirely by dry, barren desert. The climate is incredibly dry, and the soil completely lacks the deep, rich organic nutrients that mango roots need to expand.

They don’t have local farming for tropical fruits, so they have to import everything. India is their preferred partner, thanks to a long history of trade and strong shipping routes across the Arabian Sea, which ensure that high-quality fruits arrive quickly and at reasonable prices.

5. Canada

Canada imports 4.19% of its mangoes from India, mostly choosing the fragrant Kesar variety. Canada has a massive environmental barrier; it is one of the coldest countries in the world. Mangoes need at least 3 to 4 months of dry summer heat to produce flowers, but Canada is covered in deep snow and ice for half the year.

In 2026, Canada eased trade rules for Indian fruits after verifying their phytosanitary safety. They import from India because the Indian diaspora community is growing rapidly, creating a huge market that is willing to pay premium prices for authentic Indian tastes.

Conclusion

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Let's be honest: when it comes to mangoes, India is in a league of its own. The country's got the kind of sticky, sun-baked weather and rich, river-fed soil that mango trees absolutely love. Indian exporters, with a little help from APEDA, have figured out how to get these beauties overseas without breaking any food safety rules. And as shipping and storage keep getting smarter, it's only a matter of time before even more people get hooked on the real deal, juicy, sweet Indian mangoes.