India says mango exports to Nepal continue under new rules

The Indian government has clarified that exports of mangoes to Nepal continue without a formal ban, despite recent concerns over revised import conditions. In a statement issued on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, India's Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare said trade remains uninterrupted, with 149 consignments totaling 2,005 tonnes exported since January, including 266 tonnes in June alone. The ministry termed reports of a ban as factually incorrect and misleading.

Nepal has, however, implemented stricter phytosanitary measures, including a requirement for Hot Water Treatment (HWT) to address concerns over pesticide residues and the adequacy of quarantine facilities in border areas, particularly in Madhesh province. Indian officials said they have conveyed concerns to Nepal about introducing these new measures without prior consultation and are pursuing the matter through bilateral channels and international trade frameworks. The ministry cited a clarification from Nepal's Plant Quarantine and Pesticide Management Center stating that imports continue to be permitted subject to compliance with the new requirements and the submission of valid phytosanitary certificates from India.