The BLR airport handled 2.7 million pieces of mangoes, registering a 59 per cent rise in volume compared to the previous season.
The Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) has shipped 822 tonnes of mango in 2024, marking a 20 per cent year-on-year growth. The airport handled 2.7 million pieces of mangoes, registering a 59 per cent rise in volume compared to the previous season showcasing both the increasing demand for Indian mangoes in overseas markets and the airport’s operational efficiency in handling perishable exports. This is based on the momentum built from the previous year when BLR shipped 685 MT of mangoes.
Bangalore International Airport Ltd. (BIAL) mentioned that last year 685 tonnes of mango were exported. In this season a total of 27 lakh pieces were exported to 60 international destinations.
According to BIAL this season, mango exports to U.S. destinations surged, with airports such as Washington Dulles, Dallas–Fort Worth, and San Francisco emerging as the top destinations for Indian mango shipments. With an extensive export network of over 60 international destinations, including prominent airports like Chicago, Seattle, Dubai, London, and Houston, the KIA continues to pave the way for Indian agricultural products to reach global markets seamlessly and efficiently.
With robust logistical capabilities, strategic partnerships and steady support for India’s agricultural sector, BLR Airport continues to strengthen its position as a leader in facilitating the export of high-quality fresh produce, further solidifying its role as a catalyst for economic growth and trade development, stated the official release.
Satyaki Raghunath, chief operating officer, BIAL, said, “The KIA’s technologically advanced cold storage facility WFS BLR Cool port plays a crucial role in preserving the quality of the perishable produce throughout the supply chain. This achievement of substantially increasing our mango exports year-on-year reaffirms our position as a premier gateway that meets the growing demand for Indian mangoes, particularly two key international destinations.”
