India organised its first-ever mango promotion events in Iceland on 24–25 June 2026, held in Reykjavik and Akureyri to showcase premium Indian varieties and explore export opportunities.
Event details
- Dates & Places: 24 June 2026 (Reykjavik) and 25 June 2026 (Akureyri, North Iceland).
- Organisers: Embassy of India, Reykjavik and the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA).
- Varieties showcased: Dasheri, Chausa, Langra, Kesar.
- Iceland imports (2025): Mango imports ≈ USD 3.3 million; Thailand ≈ USD 1 million (largest supplier).
- Other suppliers: Brazil, Cambodia, Ghana, Peru.
Trade and regulatory linkages
- Trade framework: India‑EFTA Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) cited as a vehicle to improve market access to EFTA states (Iceland, Norway, Switzerland, Liechtenstein).
- Export regulation: Fresh mango exports require phytosanitary clearance from the National Plant Protection Organisation/Directorate of Plant Protection and compliance with importing‑country SPS measures.
- Quality support: APEDA provides export standards, market development assistance and international promotional support for horticultural products.
IASPOINT Booster Facts
- Production: India is the world’s largest mango producer.
- APEDA: Statutory authority under the APEDA Act, 1985 for promotion of scheduled agricultural exports.
- EFTA: Member states — Iceland, Norway, Switzerland, Liechtenstein.
- Export prerequisites: Phytosanitary certificate, MRL compliance, cold‑chain and packing standards for fresh mango shipments.