NEW DELHI: The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has clarified that reports claiming Nepal has imposed a ban or suspension on the import of Indian mangoes are incorrect and misleading.
In a statement, the ministry said the government of Nepal, through its Plant Quarantine and Pesticide Management Center, had clarified on Wednesday that no ban had been imposed on Indian mango imports.
According to the clarification, imports continue to be permitted subject to prescribed phytosanitary requirements.
The ministry said import permits and release orders are being issued upon compliance with the required conditions and submission of valid phytosanitary certificates issued by the government of India.
It further stated that exports of Indian mangoes to Nepal remain unaffected. Since January 2026, India has exported 149 consignments comprising 2,005 metric tonnes of mangoes to Nepal. During June alone, 18 consignments totalling 266 metric tonnes have been exported so far, according to an official statement.
The ministry noted that Nepal has recently revised certain import conditions, including the requirement for Hot Water Treatment. It said India continues to facilitate exports in accordance with the prescribed requirements.
At the same time, India has conveyed its concerns over the introduction of new phytosanitary measures without prior consultation and is taking up the matter through appropriate bilateral channels in line with the World Trade Organization’s Sanitary and Phytosanitary Agreement and the framework of the International Plant Protection Convention.
The ministry advised stakeholders, traders, and the public to rely on official communications for information related to import and export regulations and to disregard unverified reports regarding alleged restrictions on Indian mango exports to Nepal.
