Indian Mangoes Gain Ground In US Market

SEATTLE, USA– The second edition of ‘Mango Magic: Promotion and Tasting Event of Indian Mangoes’ was held in Seattle, bringing together more than 100 leading importers of Indian fruits and senior representatives from major US retailers, including Costco, to sample some of India’s finest mango varieties, according to the Consulate General of India in Seattle.

The event showcased seven premium varieties of Indian mangoes, highlighting the country’s agricultural diversity. The varieties included Alphonso and Kesar from Maharashtra, Banganapalli and Himayat from Andhra Pradesh, Langra and Dussehri from Uttar Pradesh, and Rajapuri from Gujarat.

Addressing the gathering on June 5, Washington State Lieutenant Governor Denny Heck welcomed the growing presence of Indian mangoes in the US market and expressed appreciation for the introduction of a wider range of Indian varieties to consumers in Washington State through major retail chains such as Costco.

Several dignitaries attended the event and sampled the featured mangoes, including Washington State Senators Tina Orwall, Manka Dhingra, and Vandana Slatter, as well as the Consuls General of Japan and Uzbekistan.

The Consulate General of India said its efforts to expand the presence of Indian mangoes in the Seattle region gained momentum following a meeting with Costco’s Chief Executive Officer in April 2026. Kesar mangoes were subsequently introduced at Costco stores in May 2026.

The Consulate stated that Costco imported its first consignment of Indian Kesar mangoes to stores across the Greater Seattle region. The rollout also extended to Costco outlets in Las Vegas, New Jersey, and the Greater Los Angeles area.

Costco representatives reportedly observed that “all the Indian mangoes were sold out from these locations within two hours of their arrival on the shelves,” highlighting strong consumer demand for Indian mangoes in the United States.

The Consulate noted that exports of Indian mangoes to the United States, which resumed in 2007 after an 18-year suspension, have grown significantly in recent years. According to the Consulate, the value of Indian mango exports to the United States reached $10 million in FY 2023-24, an increase of nearly 130 percent from $4.36 million in FY 2022-23.

Organized in partnership with the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), the event also featured a luncheon showcasing Indian dishes prepared using the seven mango varieties, highlighting India’s agricultural richness and the growing export potential of its mangoes in the US market. (IANS)