Japan has suspended India's fresh mango exports for 2026, citing pest treatment issues, disrupting a two-decade trade of premium varieties like Alphonso and Kesar.
The suspension affects premium varieties
May 29, 2026
10:59 am
What's the storyJapan has suspended fresh mango imports from India for the 2026 season over pest treatment concerns at an Indian facility.
The suspension affects premium varieties such as Alphonso, Kesar, Langra, and Banganapalli.
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Suspension follows an inspection by Japanese officials at a major facility in Uttar Pradesh, northern India
The US received around 4,000 tonnes of Indian mangoes this year, up from 2,500 tonnes in 2023.
