Why UP Mango Farmers Could Face Significant Export Losses This Season

Last Updated:June 02, 2025, 18:32 IST

According to experts, mangoes need temperatures of 27°C or higher to ripen properly. This year’s unusually low temperatures have disrupted the mango ripening process

India, the world’s largest exporter of mangoes, grows nearly 1,000 varieties across the country. (Representative/PTI)

Mango farmers in Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra are facing a significant setback this season due to unexpected weather conditions. Uttar Pradesh, which alone accounts for over 25 percent of the country’s mango production, and Maharashtra are among the largest mango-producing states in India. Farmers had anticipated a bumper crop this year; however, unseasonal rains and storms have begun to disrupt their expectations.

The Ministry of Commerce has reported that the mango crop is being severely impacted by these weather anomalies. May and June are crucial months for mango ripening, and the current weather changes have led to concerns about substantial losses among farmers.

Recently, a powerful storm in Saharanpur caused extensive damage, uprooting trees and dropping mangoes to the ground. Those mangoes that remained on the trees are now affected by fluctuating temperatures, further threatening the crop. This year, no mangoes have been exported from Uttar Pradesh due to adverse conditions.

Why Mango Crop Yields Have Dropped This Year

Crop scientists explain that mangoes require a consistent temperature of around 27 degrees Celsius to ripen properly. This year, temperatures are 4-5 degrees below average due to intermittent rains and storms. This deviation is causing significant issues for mango farmers, especially for those growing Chaunsa and Dussehri varieties, whose yields have plummeted by over 50 percent.

Commerce Ministry Express Concern

India, the world’s largest exporter of mangoes, grows nearly 1,000 varieties across the country. According to the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), Uttar Pradesh is the top mango-producing state, accounting for 25% of the country’s total output. In the financial year 2023–24, India exported 32,000 tonnes of mangoes, earning farmers approximately Rs 500 crore. These exports were primarily sent to Gulf countries, as well as the UK and the United States.

What Is The Ministry Concerned About?

The Commerce Ministry has raised concerns that farmers and mango producers may incur significant losses this year. Experts point out that mangoes typically require temperatures of 27°C or higher to grow properly. However, this year’s lower-than-usual temperatures have hindered the ripening process. Additionally, increased humidity in the atmosphere has led to a rise in insect infestations, which are causing continuous damage to the crops.

Fear Of Loss In Maharashtra Too

Due to changing weather patterns, farmers in Maharashtra are also facing the threat of significant losses. The Konkan region, known for mango varieties like Alphonso, has experienced over a 50 percent decline in production because of pre-monsoon rains. Many farmers harvested their crops early out of fear of damage. While raw mangoes are typically used for pickles, this situation forced farmers to sell their produce at much lower prices. Although the government is providing assistance, its effectiveness depends on the mangoes staying on the trees long enough to ripen.

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