By Azeem Ahmed Khan

Pakistan exported mango pulp worth $1.13 million to 13 international markets in FY25-26, reflecting the country's presence in a diverse range of export destinations.

 According to the official trade figures available with Wealth Pakistan, total shipments stood at 1.53 million kilogrammes, with Libya emerging as the largest buyer, followed by Turkey and Angola.

Libya dominated Pakistan's mango pulp export market, purchasing consignments worth $587,664, with a total quantity of 890,400 kilogrammes. Libya accounted for 51.95% of Pakistan's total mango pulp export earnings and 58.16% of the overall quantity shipped during the period, making it the single largest destination in both value and volume terms.

 Turkey and Angola also figured prominently among the leading buyers. Exports to Turkey amounted to $129,294.87, involving 131,160 kilogrammes, while Angola imported 202,019.66 kilogrammes valued at $127,354.10.

 These three markets, including Libya, generated 74.64% of Pakistan's total mango pulp export receipts. The remaining 10 countries accounted for the rest (25.36%).

 Spain and the United Kingdom were also important destinations for Pakistani mango pulp. Spain imported 95,040 kilogrammes worth $83,635.20, while shipments to the United Kingdom reached 47,965 kilogrammes valued at $69,632.71. Combined export earnings from these two markets stood at $153,268, adding considerably to Pakistan's total mango pulp export receipts during 2025-26.

 Pakistan also recorded mango pulp exports to the United States and Saudi Arabia. Shipments to the United States were valued at $56,467.61 and covered 47,654.4 kilogrammes, while Saudi Arabia purchased 98,168 kilogrammes worth $53,891.17. Although export earnings from the United States were slightly higher, Saudi Arabia purchased more than twice the quantity shipped to the American market.

 Other destinations also contributed to the country's mango pulp export earnings. Afghanistan purchased consignments valued at $8,852, followed by Canada at $5,599.87 and the Netherlands at $3,575. Australia imported mango pulp worth $3,175.96, indicating that Pakistani shipments reached several additional markets beyond the seven leading destinations.

 Germany and New Zealand also featured in the export figures, with shipments valued at $1,140.01 and $850.02, respectively. Overall, the figures show that Pakistan's mango pulp exports reached 13 countries during 2025-26, with the seven largest destinations accounting for 97.95% of total export earnings, while the six additional markets contributed to the remaining receipts.

Credit: INP-WealthPk