The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) has successfully facilitated the first commercial sea shipment of premium Banganapalle mangoes from India to Singapore, marking a significant milestone for India's horticultural exports.

The 5-metric-tonne consignment, exported by Osum Food Solutions LLP, was sourced from GAP-certified orchards in Andhra Pradesh and processed at an APEDA-recognised packhouse in Karnataka. The shipment met Singapore's quality and phytosanitary standards, with the importer praising the mangoes for their sweetness, uniform ripening, shelf life and overall quality.

The export nearly doubled farmers' realisations, with prices of around Rs 50 per kg compared with Rs 25–26 per kg in the domestic market. The successful shipment also highlights the growing potential of sea freight as a cost-effective and sustainable mode of transport for India's fresh fruit exports, supporting the government's goal of boosting agricultural exports and farmers' incomes.