BLR Airport ships 822MT of mangoes, records 20% YoY growth

Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (KIAB/BLR Airport) successfully concluded another exceptional mango export season, solidifying its reputation as a key player in the agricultural export industry. BLR Airport shipped a staggering 822 Metric Tonnes (MT) of mangoes in 2024, marking a phenomenal 20% year-on-year growth. Building on the momentum from the previous year when 685 MT of mangoes were exported, this season’s success is further accentuated by the substantial increase in the number of mangoes shipped, totalling 27 lakh pieces. This milestone represents a 59% rise in volume compared to the previous season, showcasing both the increasing demand for Indian mangoes in overseas markets and BLR Airport’s operational efficiency in handling perishable exports. This season, mango exports to US destinations have surged, with airports such as Washington Dulles (IAD), Dallas–Fort Worth (DFW), and San Francisco (SFO) emerging as the top destinations for Indian mango shipments. With an extensive export network of over 60 international destinations, including prominent airports like Chicago (ORD), Seattle (SEA), Dubai (DXB), London (LHR), and Houston (IAH), BLR Airport continues to pave the way for Indian agricultural products to reach global markets seamlessly and efficiently.

Satyaki Raghunath, the Chief Operating Officer at Bangalore International Airport Ltd (BIAL), said, “BLR Airport’s technologically advanced cold storage facility WFS BLR Coolport 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.”