ISLAMABAD, July 16: Pakistan exported 42,343 metric tonnes of mangoes between June 1 and July 6, 2026, with Iran, the United Arab Emirates, Oman and the United Kingdom emerging as the leading destinations, according to an official document available with Wealth Pakistan.
The latest Pakistan mango exports data showed that overall shipments were slightly lower than the 44,092 tonnes recorded during the same period last year. However, the number of phytosanitary certificates increased sharply to 4,984 from 3,751, indicating continued export activity across a wider range of markets.
Iran remained the largest buyer of Pakistani mangoes, receiving 19,342 tonnes, compared with 7,858 tonnes during the same period in 2025.
The UAE imported 9,245 tonnes, while Oman received 6,003 tonnes.
The United Kingdom also emerged as a significant destination, with shipments reaching 3,439 tonnes during the reporting period. The document did not list a comparable UK volume for the same period last year.
Shipments Rise to Premium Markets
Pakistan recorded higher mango exports to several premium and high-value markets.
Shipments to Japan increased to 232 tonnes from 48 tonnes, while exports to the United States rose to 248 tonnes from 112 tonnes.
Australia imported 100 tonnes, double the 50 tonnes recorded during the same period last year.
Exports to Germany also increased to 761 tonnes from 547 tonnes.
Higher volumes were reported for several other European and Asian markets. Norway received 494 tonnes, Italy 219 tonnes, Ireland 109 tonnes, Malaysia 99 tonnes, Spain 76 tonnes and Sweden 165 tonnes.
Exports to France increased to 86 tonnes from 71 tonnes, while Denmark received 62 tonnes, up from 22 tonnes. Switzerland imported 47 tonnes, compared with 44 tonnes a year earlier.
Singapore also recorded a modest increase, with shipments rising to 27 tonnes from 22 tonnes.
Gulf Shipments Decline in Some Markets
Despite strong demand from Iran, the UAE and Oman, exports to some Gulf countries declined during the period.
Saudi Arabia imported 650 tonnes, down from 974 tonnes last year. Shipments to Qatar fell to 370 tonnes from 691 tonnes, while Kuwait received 46 tonnes, compared with 143 tonnes.
Exports to Bahrain declined to 154 tonnes from 462 tonnes.
The document linked weaker demand and lower shipments to some Gulf destinations with regional trade disruptions, higher freight costs and uncertainty caused by Iran-US tensions.
Exports to Afghanistan also fell sharply from 10,089 tonnes during the same period last year.
Export Base Becomes More Diverse
The data showed that Pakistan’s mango export network is gradually expanding beyond traditional Gulf markets into Europe, East Asia, North America and Australia.
However, some European destinations recorded lower volumes. Exports to the Netherlands fell to 23 tonnes from 36 tonnes, Greece to 30 tonnes from 42 tonnes and Belgium to 2 tonnes from 8 tonnes.
The growth in exports to Japan, the United States, Australia and several European markets points to broader opportunities for Pakistani growers and exporters.
Improved market access, treatment facilities, cold-chain infrastructure and more reliable logistics could help Pakistan expand its share in premium international mango markets.
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