Pakistan is a name when it comes to growing mangoes Many people think you need a lot of money to sell mangoes to countries That is not true You can start selling mangoes to countries with just 5 lakh rupees This can be a good business and you can make a lot of money.
We will tell you everything you need to know to get started We will talk about the types of mangoes that people like to buy how to choose the good ones how much money you will really spend, how to find people who want to buy your mangoes what a freight forwarder is and how to send your first small shipment of mangoes to countries like the UAE, Saudi Arabia or the UK.
🥭 People in countries love the mangoes from Pakistan, especially the Chaunsa and Sindhri mangoes. They are very popular, in the Middle East, Europe and Southeast Asia. If you know what you are doing you can start this business with 5 lakh rupees. Pakistan mangoes are really good. Many people want to buy them.
📋 Table of Contents
- Why Export Mangoes from Pakistan?
- Mango Types Sent from Pakistan
- Understanding Mango Grades like A+, A, B
- Best Places to Export Mangoes
- Role of Freight Forwarder and Clearing Agent
- Finding International Mango Buyers
- Mango Sourcing, Treatment and Packing
- Complete Cost Table: Breaking Down a 5 Lakh Budget
- Step-by-Step Guide to Exporting Mangoes
- Pro Tips, for New Exporters
- Asked Questions
Why do people want to export mangoes from Pakistan?
Pakistan is one of the places in the world that grows mangoes it makes over 1.8 million metric tons of mangoes every year The weather in Pakistan is very different in places like the good land in Punjab and the land near the rivers in Sindh and this helps grow many types of mangoes that are very tasty and smell great and people want to buy them.
What makes mangoes from Pakistan special to sell to other countries is that they are one of a kind. Some types of mangoes like Chaunsa, Sindhri and Anwar Ratol are very popular in the Middle East and in some parts of Europe and North America where people from South Asia live. These mangoes are only available at times of the year they are of high quality and they are truly unique which means people are willing to pay a lot of money for them.
🌍 People around the world want mangoes from Pakistan.
There are people in the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, the United Kingdom, Qatar and Malaysia who want to buy mangoes from Pakistan, especially people who are originally from Pakistan and South Asia.
💰 People can make a lot of money from selling mangoes.
Some types of mangoes like Chaunsa are very expensive the very high-quality ones so people can make a lot of money from selling them.
📦 It is not very hard to start sending mangoes to countries.
You can send an amount of mangoes by air and it will not cost more than 5 lakh rupees so it is easy for new people to start exporting mangoes.
🏆 Mangoes from Pakistan are very special.
Some types of mangoes, like Chaunsa and Sindhri are not grown else in the world so people who sell these mangoes do not have to worry about other people selling the same thing.
Mango Varieties Exported from Pakistan
Pakistan exports different types of mangoes. Each type of mango has its special place where it is grown. Some mangoes are bigger than others. That is what people, in other countries like to buy. The mangoes are sent to countries. Here is a list of the mango varieties that Pakistan exports:
| Variety | Origin Region | Export Size | Top Markets | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Sindhri |
Tando Allahyar, Mirpur Khas, Sindh |
Medium & Large |
UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar |
Top Export |
|
Chaunsa (White, Black, Sweet) |
Multan, Rahim Yar Khan, Punjab |
Medium |
UAE, Saudi Arabia, UK |
Most Exported |
|
Anwar Ratol |
Punjab |
Small & Medium |
UAE, Saudi Arabia, UK |
Premium |
|
Langra |
Punjab |
Medium |
UAE, UK, Malaysia |
Popular |
|
Dasheri |
Punjab |
Medium |
UAE, Oman, UK |
Growing |
Which Mango Variety Should You Export First?
If you want to make the profit from your first export choose Chaunsa mangoes. Chaunsa mangoes are the export from Pakistan and get the best price in international markets. People in the UAE, UK and Gulf countries already. Like Chaunsa mangoes making it easier to sell them. Sindhri mangoes are a second option, especially for the UAE and Saudi markets.
💡 Pro Tip
If you’re selling in the UK White Chaunsa mangoes are very popular. Cost more per kilogram, than other Chaunsa types. For buyers look for White Chaunsa mangoes.
Understanding Mango Grades: A+ A and B
When we export mangoes from Pakistan we have to grade them before sending. This is important to make sure they are all the same the buyers are happy. We follow the rules of other countries.
There are three grades of mangoes that we use when exporting from Pakistan:
⭐ A+ Grade is the best. These mangoes are big perfectly shaped have no spots or marks and are grown naturally They meet all the standards and cost the most.
✅ A Grade is also good. We allow a variation in size and the taste is excellent. The skin can have some marks. Most countries accept this grade at prices.
🏪 B Grade is mostly for markets or very cheap bulk orders. We do not export these often. I would not recommend using this grade for your export.
If you are starting an export business focus on A+. A grade mangoes. If you try to save money by exporting B grade mangoes you might have problems, like rejected shipments, unhappy buyers and financial loss.
Best places to sell mangoes
Knowing where to sell Pakistani mangoes is just as important as knowing what Pakistani mangoes to sell. Pakistani mangoes are already being sold in countries. Here are the best countries to sell mangoes ranked by how many Pakistani mangoes they buy and how easy it is for new sellers to sell Pakistani mangoes:
🇦🇪 UAE, which includes Dubai and Abu Dhabi
This is a Primary Market for Pakistani mangoes
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
This is a Primary Market for mangoes
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
🇶🇦 Qatar
🇴🇲 Oman
🇲🇾 Malaysia
🇸🇬 Singapore
If you are selling Pakistani mangoes for the first time and you have a budget of 5 lakh the UAE is the best place to start selling Pakistani mangoes especially in Dubai. The UAE has a lot of people from South Asia people like to buy good quality fruits and it is easy to send Pakistani mangoes by air from Karachi and Lahore. The cost of sending mangoes is not very high and many buyers in Dubai will accept small orders of 300-600 kg of Pakistani mangoes.
Most of the mangoes that are sold in other countries are sold in the UAE specifically in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. So the UAE is the place to start selling Pakistani mangoes if you want to send a small trial shipment of Pakistani mangoes.
Saudi Arabia and Qatar are also good places to sell Pakistani mangoes people in these countries like Pakistani mangoes a lot. The United Kingdom is a place to sell some types of Pakistani mangoes like Anwar Ratol and White Chaunsa but it is a bit harder to sell Pakistani mangoes there because of the rules and regulations especially, after Brexit it is harder to sell Pakistani mangoes in the United Kingdom.
Role of the Freight Forwarder and Customs Clearing Agent
Every exporter needs two people to help them a freight forwarder and a customs clearing agent It does not matter if the exporter is new or has been doing this for a time. Understanding what each of these people does will help the exporter manage their costs and avoid making mistakes.
What Does a Freight Forwarder Do?
A freight forwarder is like a partner who helps with logistics. For example when you want to send mangoes from Karachi to Dubai the freight forwarder takes care of all the arrangements for shipping The freight forwarder will do the following things.
1. Book Cargo Space
They will make sure there is space for your cargo on the airline or cargo flight from your city like Karachi or Lahore to the airport where you want to send it like Dubai International.
2. Provide Per-kg Freight Rate
They will give you a price per kilogram for sending your cargo by air This price is very important because you need it to calculate the cost of sending your shipment.
3. Coordinate Logistics
They will advise you on which airport is best how to handle your goods and make sure all the paperwork is done correctly for the airline.
You can easily find freight forwarders by searching for “freight forwarder in Karachi” or your city on Google. It is an idea to contact several freight forwarders and compare their prices before you decide which one to use.
What Does a Customs Clearing Agent Do?
The customs clearing agent takes care of all the paperwork Makes sure your export shipment follows all the rules. Their job includes:
- Preparing and submitting the paperwork for export customs
- Working with the Plant Protection Department to inspect your goods
- Getting a Phytosanitary Certificate for you
- Helping your goods get through customs at the airport
- Making sure all the paperwork is in order before your goods are sent
The fee for a customs clearing agent can range from Rs. 5,000 To Rs. 6,000 For a shipment. You should always ask about the fee upfront and get it in writing.
⚠️ Important
You cannot export your goods without a Phytosanitary Certificate from the Plant Protection Department The customs clearing agent will take care of this. You should know that if the inspectors find any problems with your mangoes like damage or bugs your whole shipment can be rejected and you will not get the certificate Freight forwarder and customs clearing agent are very important, for the exporter The freight forwarder and customs clearing agent help the exporter to send their goods safely and quickly.
To Find International Mango Buyers
You need to find a buyer before you send your mangoes. It is very important to have a buyer who’s ready to buy before you send the mangoes. Here are some ways to find buyers if you are new to sending mangoes from Pakistan:
Free Ways to Find Buyers
👥 Facebook Groups
You should join groups where people talk about buying and selling fruits. For example you can join “Fruits Importers UAE” or “UK Mango Suppliers”. You should post pictures and details about your mangoes in these groups.
You can use WhatsApp to tell people about your mangoes every day. You can post pictures of your mangoes. How you pack them. This way you can keep people in your mangoes all season.
🏪 Places to Buy and Sell
You can register on websites like Alibaba or Export Hub for free. You can list your mangoes on these websites with pictures and details.
💼 LinkedIn and Email
You can connect with people who buy fruits on LinkedIn. You can send them a message to introduce yourself.
What to Say to Buyers
When you talk to buyers you should be simple and professional. Here is something you can say to buyers on Facebook, WhatsApp, LinkedIn or email:
✉️ We send Sindhri and Chaunsa mangoes from Pakistan. Our mangoes are treated with water and are ready to be sent We are looking for buyers who will buy from us for a time You should also send pictures of your mangoes. How you pack them If you are loading a container with mangoes you can send a picture of that too.
This short message with pictures is often enough to get a response from a buyer You should post this message on all your websites every day during the mango season, which’s from May, to August You should keep doing this to find buyers for your mangoes.
Mango Sourcing, Hot Water Treatment and Packing
When you have found a buyer for your mangoes the next thing you need to do is get your mangoes ready to be sent to countries. This means you have to find the mangoes treat them and pack them so they meet the standards for sending things to other countries.
Finding the Right Mangoes
All the mangoes that get sent to countries have to be sorted and checked to make sure they are good enough. You can do this by hand. Use simple machines that help sort the mangoes. You can find these machines and other things you need at fruit markets in Pakistan. When you go to the market you will see that everything you need is in one place, like the places where they check the mangoes and the plants where they treat the mangoes.
Hot Water Treatment is Very Important
If you want to send mangoes from Pakistan to countries you have to treat them with hot water. This is not something you can choose to do or not do. It is something you have to do. The hot water treatment kills the fruit flies and other bad things that can be on the mangoes. The countries that import the mangoes want to make sure these things are killed before they let the mangoes into their country. You can find the plants that do the hot water treatment at the market. They charge you for each kilogram of mangoes you treat.
✅ Why Hot Water Treatment Matters
If you do not treat your mangoes with water you cannot get a special paper that says your mangoes are safe to eat.. If you do not have this paper the people at the border will not let your mangoes into their country. So you have to include the cost of the hot water treatment in your budget from the beginning.
Packing the Mangoes
Mangoes that get sent to countries are put in standard cardboard boxes. The boxes usually weigh 2 kg, 5 kg or 10 kg. The person who is buying your mangoes will usually tell you which size box they want you to use. You also have to think about the cost of putting labels on the boxes. Sometimes the buyer will give you their design, for the label and sometimes you will have to use your own boxes with your own brand on them.
Complete Costing Table 5 Lakh Budget Breakdown
Now your plan starts to feel real. You have 5 lakh rupees, which’s 500,000 rupees to spend. With this amount of money you cannot buy a sea container. A special cold container will cost a lot, than 5 lakh rupees.. You can still send a small shipment by air. You can send 400 to 600 kilograms of mangoes by air. Here is how you can figure out how much things will cost.
Understanding Fixed vs Variable Costs
First you need to know what your fixed costs are. These are the costs that you have to pay no how many kilograms of mangoes you send. When you take these costs out of your budget of 5 lakh rupees you will know how much money you have left. You can use this money to buy mangoes and pay for costs that change like the cost of sending more kilograms of mangoes.
| Cost Item | Details | Estimated Cost (PKR) |
|---|---|---|
|
Air Freight Charge |
Rs. 700–1,000 per kg (destination dependent). Confirmed by your freight forwarder. For 500 kg: Rs. 350,000–500,000 |
~Rs. 350,000 – 500,000 |
|
Customs Clearing Agent Fee |
Flat fee for handling documentation, inspection coordination & customs clearance |
Rs. 5,000 – 6,000 |
|
Phytosanitary Certificate |
Issued by Plant Protection Department. Official government fee. |
Rs. 2,500 |
|
Local Transportation |
Cost to transport goods from market/farm to the airport. Varies by distance. |
Rs. 3,000 – 8,000 |
|
Hot Water Treatment |
Mandatory per-kg treatment fee at treatment plant inside market |
Rs. 15 – 25 per kg |
|
Packaging (Boxes + Labels) |
Cardboard export boxes (2kg/5kg/10kg), labels, branding |
Rs. 20 – 40 per kg |
|
Mango Purchase Cost |
Depends on market rate, variety, and grade. Buy after subtracting all above fixed costs. |
Remaining budget |
|
Total for ~500 kg Trial Shipment |
Based on Rs. 800/kg freight to UAE, Grade A Chaunsa mangoes |
~Rs. 4.5 – 5 Lakh |
📊 To figure out how mangoes you can buy you need to do a few things. First you have to get an idea of how much it will cost to ship your mangoes from your freight company. Then you have to subtract all the costs that do not change like the cost of shipping, clearing, getting certificates, transporting, treating and packing your mangoes from your budget of Rs. 5,00,000.
After you do that you take the money that is left and divide it by the price of one kilogram of the mango variety you want to buy. This will tell you how mangoes you can actually buy with your money.
Why do people use Air Freight of Sea Freight for mangoes?
The reason people do not use Sea Freight for mangoes when they have a budget of Rs. 5,00,000 Is that it is just too expensive. To ship mangoes by sea you need a refrigerated container and this alone costs a lot of money even more than your whole budget. Air Freight is better for people who’re new, to exporting mangoes because it lets you send smaller amounts of mangoes like 300 kg to 600 kg and you only pay for what you send. This makes Air Freight the best way to go when you are just starting out and want to try exporting mangoes.
Step-by-Step Your First Mango Export Shipment
1. Register Your Mango Export Business
You need to get a National Tax Number and register with the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan so you can be an exporter of mangoes.
2. Find a Buyer for Your Mangoes
You can use Facebook groups and other platforms to find someone who wants to buy your mangoes in the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia or wherever you want to sell them. Make sure you have a buyer before you even buy any mangoes.
3. Hire a Freight Forwarder for Your Mangoes
Look online for a freight forwarder in Karachi or your city. Get prices for how much it will cost to send your mangoes by air to the buyer. Compare an options to get the best deal.
4. Hire a Customs Clearing Agent for Your Mango Export
You need to hire someone who can handle all the paperwork and talk to the Plant Protection people to get your Phytosanitary Certificate for your mangoes.
5. Calculate How Many Mangoes You Can Sell
Use a formula to figure out how kilograms of mangoes you can afford to buy and sell. Then go to the fruit market. Pick out the best mangoes. Get them graded and sorted so they are all nice and ready to go.
6. Give Your Mangoes a Hot Water Treatment
Take your mangoes to the Hot Water Treatment plant at the market. This is something you have to do to make sure your mangoes are safe to eat. You have to pay for this treatment.
7. Pack and Label Your Mangoes
Put your mangoes in boxes that’re the right size, for the buyer. Make sure you put all the labels on the boxes like where the mangoes came from and what kind they are.
8. Get Your Mangoes Inspected
The Plant Protection Department will check your mangoes at the airport to make sure they are okay. Your clearing agent will take care of this. Make sure none of your mangoes are bad.
9. Get Your Mangoes Through Customs and On the Plane
Your clearing agent will give all the paperwork to the customs people and they will let your mangoes go. Then your freight forwarder will get your mangoes on the plane. They will fly to the buyer.
10. Build Trust With Your Buyer and Sell Mangoes
If you do a good job and get your mangoes to the buyer on time they will trust you and want to buy more. They might even give you money upfront and order mangoes from you. This is how you can start selling a lot of mangoes and making money.
Pro Tips for First-Time Mango Exporters
💡 The Quality of Mangoes Must Be Good
You should never send a mango that is damaged or has bugs in it. The Plant Protection Department will not accept your shipment if they find one bad mango. One bad mango can cause you to lose the shipment and hurt your reputation.
📦 You Need to Package Your Mangoes Well
The way you package your mangoes is like your business card. If you use nice boxes with clear labels, people who buy from you will trust you more. You should not use boxes or labels because it will make your business look bad. If you package your mangoes well people will want to buy from you
⏰ You Need to Send Mangoes at the Right Time
Mangoes are only available for a time. The Chaunsa mangoes are available from the end of June to August. The Sindhri mangoes are available in May and June. You should talk to the people who buy from you and get everything ready 4 to 6 weeks before the mangoes are available. This way you can send the mangoes soon as they are ready.
🤝 You Should Start Small
When you send your shipment of mangoes it is not about making a lot of money. It is about showing the people who buy from you that you are reliable. You need to send the mangoes on time make sure they are quality and talk to the buyers in a professional way. If the buyers trust you they will pay you before you send the mangoes. They will buy more from you in the future.
⚠️ Do Not Make This Mistake
You should not try to save money by mixing mangoes with the good ones. If you do this the people who check the mangoes at the airport in Pakistan and in the country where you are sending them will not accept the shipment. This will cause you to lose all your money. You should only send quality mangoes to the people who buy from you. Mangoes that are not quality will hurt your business and you will lose money. Mangoes are very important, to your business so you need to be careful when you send them to the people who buy mangoes from you.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Yes. You can start a mango export business with 5 lakh rupees. You can do a trial shipment by air freight with around 400 to 600 kg of mangoes. This is how new exporters usually start and show buyers that they can do the job.
You need a refrigerated container to send mangoes by sea freight. This container is very expensive. The cost of the container and the cost of sending it by sea is a lot than 5 lakh rupees. Air freight is more expensive for each kilogram. You can send smaller amounts without needing a full container.
A Phytosanitary Certificate is a document that says your mangoes are healthy and meet the standards of the country that is importing them. The Plant Protection Department of Pakistan gives you this document. You need this document to export mangoes. If you do not have it the customs people will not let your mangoes go. You have to pay a fee of 2,500 rupees for this document.
You can start by using Facebook groups where people who import fruitsre members. You can also register on websites like Alibaba and Export Hub. You can use WhatsApp and LinkedIn to talk to importers. Post pictures of your mangoes. Packaging on these websites. Just say what kind of mangoes you have that they are treated with water and that you want to find buyers who will buy from you for a long time.
Chaunsa mangoes give the profit margin when you export them. They are the exported mangoes from Pakistan and people in the UAE Saudi Arabia and the UK like to buy them. White Chaunsa mangoes are very popular in markets.
Hot Water Treatment is a process where you put mangoes in water to kill fruit flies and other pests. You have to do this to export mangoes from Pakistan. The cost is around 15 to 25 rupees per kilogram. You can find places that do this treatment in fruit markets.
If the Plant Protection Department finds that your mangoes are damaged or have pests they will not give you the Phytosanitary Certificate. Without this document the customs people will not let your mangoes go. You will lose the money you invested in the mangoes the treatment and the packing. This is why you have to make sure that your mangoes are quality at every step of the way, for your mango export business.
🥭 Your 5 Lakh Can Open the Door to a Global Business
Starting a mango export business from Pakistan with 5 lakh rupees is definitely doable. Many exporters have successfully done it. Now ship many containers worth millions of rupees every season. The secret is to start small but do things professionally.
When exporting mangoes focus on quality, not quantity. Get the mangoes do hot water treatment pack them nicely and deliver on time. Every small thing matters because your first shipment is like a job interview with a buyer.
If you target the UAE market choose Chaunsa or Sindhri mangoes find a freight forwarder and a good clearing agent your first trial order of 400–600 kg can be the start of something big. You can grow your business to export containers, per season. Your customers may even pay you in advance before the season starts.
The mango season is your chance to succeed. Prepare well choose suppliers and do things professionally. Pakistans best fruit, mangoes can help you succeed in business.
