The Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare has issued a clarification regarding reports about Nepal banning imports of Indian mangoes. The ministry states that these media reports are factually incorrect and misleading, confirming that no ban has been imposed by Nepal on Indian mango imports.
The Government of Nepal, through its Plant Quarantine and Pesticide Management Center (National Plant Protection Organization of Nepal), clarified on June 10, 2026, that imports continue to be permitted subject to prescribed phytosanitary requirements. Import permits and release orders are being issued upon compliance with these requirements and submission of valid phytosanitary certificates issued by the Government of India.
Exports of Indian mangoes to Nepal continue uninterrupted, with substantial volumes recorded. Since January 2026, a total of 149 consignments comprising 2005 metric tons of mangoes have been exported to Nepal. During June 2026 alone, 18 consignments totaling 266 metric tons have been exported so far.
While Nepal has recently revised certain import conditions, including the requirement for Hot Water Treatment (HWT), India continues to facilitate exports in compliance with the prescribed requirements. Simultaneously, India has conveyed its concerns regarding the introduction of new phytosanitary measures without prior consultation and is pursuing the matter through appropriate bilateral channels in accordance with the WTO SPS Agreement and the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) framework.
The ministry advises stakeholders, traders, and the public to rely on official communications for information relating to import and export regulations and to disregard unverified reports regarding any alleged trade restrictions on Indian mango exports to Nepal.