Pakistan earns Rs 29.7 billion from mango exports to 49 cou…

Pakistan earns Rs 29.7 billion by exporting 85,247 tonnes of mangoes to 49 countries, with the UK buying $29.9 million

Pakistan generated $107.09 million in revenue by exporting 85,247 tonnes of fresh mangoes to 49 countries, reflecting the international demand for the country’s seasonal fruit. The United Kingdom emerged as the largest market in terms of export value, importing Pakistani mangoes worth $29.92 million

Economy DeskOctober 12, 20261 min read

Pakistan’s mango exports fetched Rs 29.7 billion this season.

Fresh mangoes from Pakistan reached 49 overseas markets, amounting to 85,247 tonnes and generating $107.09 million (approximately Rs 29.7 billion) in foreign exchange earnings. The United Kingdom topped the list of buyers, importing Pakistani mangoes worth $29.92 million, followed by a cluster of European, Middle‑Eastern and Asian destinations that together accounted for the remaining revenue.

The surge reflects the successful rollout of stricter quality‑control protocols introduced by the Ministry of Commerce and the Pakistan Agricultural Export Development Fund earlier this year. By tightening grading standards, improving post‑harvest handling, and expanding cold‑chain infrastructure, exporters have been able to meet the stringent phytosanitary requirements of premium markets such as the UK, Germany and the United Arab Emirates. These measures have not only lifted the price per kilogram but also reduced rejection rates at foreign ports, encouraging larger shipment volumes.

For Pakistan’s mango growers—many of whom are small‑holder farmers in the districts of Multan, Rahim Yar Khan and Sindh—the record earnings translate into higher farm‑gate prices and a stronger bargaining position with middlemen. The influx of foreign currency also bolsters the nation’s trade balance, a crucial factor as the country seeks to narrow its current‑account deficit. Moreover, the heightened visibility of Pakistani mangoes abroad is expected to attract further investment in agro‑processing and packaging facilities, creating downstream jobs in rural areas.

Looking ahead, industry experts caution that sustaining this momentum will require continued emphasis on traceability, pesticide residue monitoring, and diversification of target markets to cushion against geopolitical or trade‑policy shocks. Nevertheless, the current export performance signals a growing global appetite for Pakistan’s “king of fruits,” positioning the sector as a vital engine of agricultural growth and rural prosperity.

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Pakistan earns Rs 29.7 billion by exporting 85,247 tonnes of mangoes to 49 countries, with the UK buying $29.9 million

Pakistan earns Rs 29.7 billion by exporting 85,247 tonnes of mangoes to 49 countries, with the UK buying $29.9 million