KARACHI: Pakistan’s mango exports in the current season have so far crossed 80,000 tons, up 36% compared to the same period of last year, according to data of the All Pakistan Fruit and Vegetable Exporters, Importers and Merchants Association (PFVA). PFVA Chairman Waheed Ahmed said he expected the country would achieve the export target of 100,000 tons by the end of the season. This year’s seasonal exports started on May 20 with an aim to fetch $75 million.
Last year, at least 58,000 tons of mangoes were exported during the same period while total exports stood at only 68,000 tons. A sharp jump in the export of mangoes to European countries has been witnessed this year with 8,400 tons shipped so far compared to 5,500 tons last year, an increase of 52%, says a press release.
According to Ahmed, the export of mango could be boosted to $600 to $700 million by focusing on research and development work and coordinated efforts on the part of institutions linked to the horticulture industry.
