Odisha farmers tap France and Belgium markets for mango export.
Odisha has added France and Belgium to its list of mango export destinations. This is in addition to the list of international export markets such as Dubai, London, Birmingham, Rome, Venice and Dublin.
In 2024–25, Odisha entered seven international markets. In the first few months of 2025–26, the State has exceeded that number, both in terms of destinations and export volumes.
During the first week of June 2025, Odisha exported 13.4 tonnes of mangoes to London and Dubai, significantly contributed by Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs).
Increasing acceptance
The exports were made possible through involvement from the Saptasajya Farmer Producer Company Ltd, Dharitree Agro Plus Company Ltd, Kankadahad Farmer Producer Company Ltd and Sugandha Farmer Producer Company Ltd.
Since exports began in May 2024, Odisha’s agri-export volume is nearing 100 tonnes, with mangoes, especially Amrapalli and Dashehari varieties, making up a significant percentage of the total.
Gitashree Padhi, Deputy Director of Horticulture (DDH), Dhenkanal, said the global acceptance of Odisha mangoes in markets like France and Belgium reflects the potential of Odisha farmers and the strength of its horticultural ecosystem. This milestone is a proud moment for Dhenkanal and for the State as a whole, Padhi said.
40-60% higher prices
Subhashini Charter, a farmer and member from Kankadahad FPCL, said: “We never imagined our mangoes would reach France. This opportunity has brought better income and immense pride to our village. We are grateful to the Department of Agriculture and Farmers’ Empowerment (DA&FE) and Palladium for guiding us through this journey.”
These exports have been achieved under the guidance of the Odisha DA&FE, with Palladium India serving as the Technical Support Unit (TSU) for the marketing component of the Promotion and Stabilisation of Farmer Producer Organizations (PSFPO) project. This initiative, which is supported by the Gates Foundation, is implemented in collaboration with NABARD, with the Agriculture and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (Apeda) acting as the export partner.
A media statement said Odisha farmers have earned 40-60 per cent higher prices for their mangoes, enabled by direct export access, improved quality standards, and aggregation through FPOs.
Published on June 6, 2025