KARACHI: The government has increased mango export target by 10 per cent to 0.1 million tonne and announced to start exporting fruit by May 20.
The production of 1.8 million tonne of mango is being forecast this year despite huge losses made to the fruit due to climatic hazards in upper Punjab. The climatic changes like rain, thunder storm, and prolonged winter season have badly affected the crop in Punjab causing collectively 30 to 35 percent decline in mango production from the province against its share of 64 percent in the country.
According to Pakistan Fruit and Vegetable Exporters, Importers and Merchant Association (PFVA) the better revenue and enhanced volume of export will be possible after the ban on wooden crates for exporting the perishable item.
PFVA Research and Development Chairman Waheed Ahmed said that $60 million worth revenue is expected with 0.1 million tonne export of mango this year as compare to 94000 tonne of worth $48 million recorded last year.
