ABSTRACT
Mango crop is grown commercially in 87 countries. Several hundred varieties exist in India, but only a few specific cultivars are commercialized according to preferences of different regions of the country. India contributes about 64% of the worlds production (1). Other prominent mangoproducing countries are Mexico, Pakistan, Brazil, the Philippines, and Thailand (Table 1). Several mango products are routinely produced, including canned mango slices, jams, juices; squashes, nectars, beverages, pulp, chutney, pickle, raw mango slices, raw mango powder, and mango leather. A few years ago, the Philippines with over 10,000 tonnes of fresh fruit export, was the front runner, while India's position was fourth in export of mango and its products to North American and European countries. The total amount of mango trade is insignificant considering the total world production of 15.7 million metric tonnes (1).
