Pakistan has revised its mango export target downward by 30,000 tons, reducing the expected export volume for the current season to 80,000 tons. The decision comes as exporters face a combination of serious challenges — escalating tensions in the Middle East, rising freight charges and major disruptions to regional trade routes.
According to the Pakistan Fruit and Vegetable Exporters, Importers and Merchants Association, the situation has been made worse by a significant drop in mango production. Crop output is estimated to have fallen by around 20 percent due to adverse weather conditions and the growing impact of climate change — affecting both the quantity and quality of this season’s harvest.
As a direct result, export earnings are now expected to fall to between $75 million and $80 million — a considerable drop from the approximately $110 million earned during the previous season. Industry representatives have expressed serious concern that higher transportation costs and ongoing uncertainty in key overseas markets could continue to hurt export performance throughout the remainder of the season.
The Gulf region remains the largest destination for Pakistani mangoes, accounting for a major share of total exports every year. However, the ongoing instability in the Middle East has severely disrupted supply chains, created significant logistical challenges and put additional pressure on exporters who are already struggling with reduced production volumes.
Stakeholders across the mango export industry are closely watching developments and hoping that conditions improve in the coming weeks to minimize further losses to one of Pakistan’s most beloved and economically valuable fruit export industries. 🥭
