Fresh Pakistani Mangoes - Exporters
Mango holds a prominent position in horticultural productivity of Pakistan. It is popularly known as “King of fruits”. It is the national fruit of Pakistan and 2nd most important fruit crop after citrus in terms of area under cultivation and production. Pakistani mangoes are internationally famous for their sweetness, juiciness, nutrition and unique flavor. They are consumed as fresh fruits and processed to develop value added products such as jams, pickles, juices, nectars, squashes, jams, jellies, pulp, concentrates etc.<br>
Pakistan produces about 1.8 million tons of mangoes. The main production areas are Sindh and Punjab. Many varieties are produced in the country viz; Chounsa, Sindhri, Langra, Anwar Ratool, Dusehri, Fajri, Bangan Pali, Saroli and several others. The mango season in Pakistan extends for five months starting from mid-May in Sindh to late September in Punjab. In terms of production Pakistan is rated as a 5th top producing country and 7th top exporting country of mango. The top export markets of Pakistani mangoes are Kazakhstan, UAE, UK, Uzbekistan and Oman and European Union.
Major Mangoes
- Langra
- Dussehri
- Almas
- Lal Badshah
- Anwer Ratol
- Neelum
- Gulab Khas
- Chenab Gold
- Chaunsa
- Saroli
- Malda
- Totapuri
- Sindhri
- Fajri
- Sunera
- Azeem Chaunsa
Known as the ‘King of Fruits’ in South Asia, Mangoes are among the things that almost every Pakistani waits for all year! The arrival of summer in Pakistan also signals the arrival of mangoes. As Pakistan is one of the largest producers of mangoes in the world with hundreds of varieties being grown in the country, there is a need to identify the most popular types of mangoes in Pakistan consumed and loved by people most.
While summers are usually all about foods that help you beat the heat and stay cool, mangoes have a special place reserved in the hearts of Pakistanis everywhere, which is why they are also exported all over the world. `Pakistan has the perfect weather conditions and soil to grow mango trees on the commercial level in southern Punjab and these conditions are two of the many reasons why Pakistani mangos are popular across the world. The heavenly fruit can be peeled and eaten raw once it is ripe, chopped up into desserts and salads, blended to make smoothies and mango lassi, or even pickled before it is ripe to make mango pickles or ‘aam ka achaar’. Shredded mango is also used to create a sour and sweet murabba to be consumed with meals during the mango season in Pakistan.
Some of the most popular types of mangoes in Pakistan include:
- Langra
- Chaunsa
- Anwer Ratol
- Sindhri
- Dussehri
Let’s discuss this list of mangoes available in Pakistan in detail below.
Pakistani Major Mangoes Exports
Langra
Langra mango Pakistan is one of the most experienced varieties of Mango from South Punjab. It available from May to July, Langra mango is greenish and its size varies from medium to large. Its fat oval shape is iconic, fiber-less flesh, dark yellow and has a sweet aroma.
- Fruit remain green on ripening
- Regular fruiting with good yield
- Scanty fiber in pulp & under peel
- Produce good crop in salty soil.
Chaunsa
Chaunsa is mainly produced in Multan and Sahiwal in Pakistan. This variation of mango was initially made prominent by Sher Shah Suri in the Indian subcontinent. This mango mostly comes with slightly squashed base and has identical shoulders.
- It has a rich yellow pulp and greenish yellow skin
- Delicious in taste & medium fiber in pulp
- Excellent for pulp industry
Safaid Chaunsa
The golden-yellowish Multani White Chaunsa is known to be as King of Mangoes among all the Mangoes. As the Mango is beautiful in color, exceptionally Sweet, Uniquely Pleasant Taste and Super Strong Aroma with a smooth flesh content.
- Late variety with large fruit size
- Pulp compact with bright peel color
- Excellent storage and shelf life.
- 16% of the area under cultivation
- Excellent on tree storage
Azeem Chaunsa
Azeem Chaunsa, is smaller than Safaid Chaunsa in size, and somewhat round in shape but it too has compact flesh and thus has enhanced shelf life, a characteristic that makes it suitable choice for export to European countries.
- High yielding, Late variety with medium Fruit
- Storage life > 5week and Shelf life > 6 days
- Maturity time Mid Aug- Mid Sept
- Resistant to fruit fly and windstorm
- Excellent on tree storage ability
Sindhri
Sindhri is a leading variety of mango from Sindh with its origins in a town of the same name in Mirpur Khas District. It is a large, oval-shaped mango with yellowish skin, is low in fiber, and is highly aromatic.
- High yielding, Late variety with medium Fruit
- Storage life > 5week and Shelf life > 6 days
- Maturity time Mid Aug- Mid Sept
- Resistant to fruit fly and windstorm
- Excellent on tree storage ability
Dasheri
Pakistani Dussheri mango is hands-down much sweeter, pulpier and fragrant than the Indian Alphonso. Mango lovers are very sensitive about this mango variety and it is steeped in tradition in Northern India and Pakistan.
- Early in ripening with heavy bearing
- Regular in bearing.
- Almost available at every farm throughout Punjab
- Less than 3% area is under cultivation
