Indian Mangoes export to Australia soon

New Delhi, April 25: The India may export mangoes to Australia for the first time following revision of protocols to allow them in the Australian economy.

The Robert Gray from Australian Mango Industry Association said the Indian mangoes would be for sale outside of the Australian mango season.

However, the fruit has to meet biosecurity standards including irradiation before they are exported, he said.

"Our position is that, as part of the global trade, if we want access to other countries around the world (to export Australian mangoes), then providing the protocol is safe and not bringing in any pests or diseases, then we're supportive of other countries having access into our market," he said.

"Alphonso is slightly tricky but handled well it is one of the best varieties in India," he said.

"Kesar is the best commercial variety because it has a good price, good flavour, and it handles very well,"Khakhar said.

He said the opportunity to export mangoes to Australia first opened up several years ago, but the revised protocol has made it a more viable option.

The Indian mango season runs from March until the end of July. Indian mango exports are likely to surpass last year's level and touch 50,000-tonne mark in the ongoing fiscal, buoyed by strong demand and supply of export quality fruit, India's Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority ( APEDA) had earlier said.