The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has clarified on Wednesday, 10th June, that reports claiming Nepal has banned or suspended the import of Indian mangoes are completely incorrect. The ministry said such reports are misleading and do not reflect the actual situation regarding mango exports between the two countries.
In a Press Release issued by the ministry, it said the Government of Nepal had officially clarified on 10th June 2026 that no ban had been imposed on Indian mango imports. Mangoes from India continue to enter Nepal as usual, provided exporters meet the required phytosanitary conditions and submit valid certificates issued by the Government of India.
Mango exports continue without disruption
According to the ministry, trade in Indian mangoes with Nepal has continued smoothly throughout the year. Since January 2026, India has exported 149 consignments of mangoes to Nepal, amounting to around 2,005 metric tonnes.
The exports have continued in June as well. So far this month, 18 consignments carrying 266 metric tonnes of mangoes have been shipped to Nepal.
The ministry stressed that import permits and release orders are still being issued by Nepal after the required procedures are completed. This means there is no restriction on the movement of Indian mangoes into the neighbouring country.
New import rules introduced by Nepal
While rejecting reports of any ban, the ministry acknowledged that Nepal has recently updated some of its import requirements. One of the major changes is the introduction of a Hot Water Treatment (HWT) requirement for mango imports.
India said it is continuing to facilitate mango exports while ensuring compliance with the revised conditions imposed by Nepal.
At the same time, New Delhi has raised concerns over the introduction of new phytosanitary measures without prior consultation. The issue is being taken up through appropriate bilateral channels under international frameworks, including the World Trade Organization’s Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) Agreement and the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC).
Ministry advises caution over misinformation
The Agriculture Ministry has urged traders, exporters and the public not to rely on unverified reports circulating in the media or on social media.
It advised stakeholders to depend only on official government communications regarding import and export regulations. The ministry reiterated that there are currently no restrictions on Indian mango exports to Nepal and that trade between the two countries continues as normal.
The clarification comes amid confusion created by recent reports suggesting that Nepal had stopped importing Indian mangoes, a claim that both the Indian and Nepali authorities have now effectively dismissed.
