India's Agriculture Ministry Denies Nepal Ban on Mango Imports
India's Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare dismissed reports that Nepal had banned or suspended imports of Indian mangoes, calling such claims "factually incorrect and misleading." Nepal's Plant Quarantine and Pesticide Management Centre confirmed that mango imports continue with compliance to phytosanitary requirements, though new mandatory Hot Water Treatment conditions were recently introduced. The clarification addresses trader concerns and confirms that India has exported 2,005 metric tonnes of mangoes to Nepal since January 2026.
India's Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare issued an official statement denying reports of a Nepalese ban on Indian mango imports, stating that Nepal's Plant Quarantine and Pesticide Management Centre has clarified no such ban exists. Nepal confirmed on June 10 that imports continue under prescribed phytosanitary requirements, with import permits and release orders being issued upon submission of valid phytosanitary certificates. The Ministry noted that while Nepal recently introduced mandatory Hot Water Treatment for mango shipments, India is facilitating exports in accordance with these updated requirements. Since January 2026, India has exported 149 consignments totaling 2,005 metric tonnes to Nepal, with 18 consignments of 266 metric tonnes exported in June alone. India has raised concerns through bilateral channels about the new phytosanitary measures introduced without prior consultation, citing the WTO's Sanitary and Phytosanitary Agreement and the International Plant Protection Convention.
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No Ban On Import Of Indian Mangoes, Says Nepal
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