The consignment, comprising five metric tonne (MT) of Banganapalle mangoes, was exported by Osum Food Solutions on 11 June 2026 and arrived in Singapore on 24 June 2026.
The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (Apeda), under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, has facilitated the first commercial sea shipment of premium Banganapalle mangoes from India to Singapore.
The consignment, comprising five metric tonne (MT) of Banganapalle mangoes, was exported by Osum Food Solutions on 11 June 2026 and arrived in Singapore on 24 June 2026. The initiative is in line with promoting cost-effective and sustainable export logistics for India’s horticultural produce while expanding market access for premium Indian mangoes.
The mangoes were sourced from Good Agricultural Practices (GAP)-certified orchards in Andhra Pradesh and processed and packed at an Apeda-recognised packhouse in Karnataka. The entire consignment was handled in accordance with the quality and phytosanitary requirements prescribed by Singapore, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry said.
“The successful shipment highlights the growing viability of sea freight as a cost-effective, environmentally sustainable and commercially scalable mode of transport for fresh fruits. Supported by robust cold-chain infrastructure, scientific handling practices and efficient logistics management, maritime transport offers significant potential to strengthen the global competitiveness of Indian horticultural exports,” the Centre highlighted.
Apeda facilitated the shipment in collaboration with the ICAR–Central Institute for Subtropical Horticulture (CISH), Lucknow. The export also generated substantial economic benefits for farmers, the ministry added. While domestic market prices ranged between Rs 25 and Rs 26 per kilogram, the export consignment realised approximately Rs 50 per kilogram, nearly doubling farm-gate returns, as per the official statement.
The ministry noted that Banganapalle, one of India’s most renowned mango varieties, is prized for its golden-yellow colour, pleasant aroma, fibreless pulp and rich sweetness. The variety enjoys strong demand in international markets and offers considerable potential for further expansion of India’s mango exports, the ministry added.
Centre said that the successful shipment to Singapore is expected to encourage wider adoption of maritime transport for horticultural exports.
