Highlights:
- Indian Consulate in Seattle hosted the second edition of Mango Magic.
- Seven premium Indian mango varieties were showcased and tasted.
- Costco said Kesar mangoes are selling out quickly in its stores.
- Indian mango exports to the US have grown significantly in recent years.
- The US mango import market exceeded USD 1 billion in 2025.
Indian mangoes are becoming increasingly popular in cities across the United States. Americans are enjoying several well-known varieties and are showing strong demand for more.
The Consulate General of India in Seattle hosted the second edition of the "Mango Magic: Promotion and Tasting Event of Indian Mangoes" on Friday (5).
More than 100 leading importers of Indian fruits attended the event. Senior executives from major US retailers, including Costco, also participated.
Guests had the opportunity to taste seven premium varieties of Indian mangoes. These included Alphonso and Kesar from Maharashtra, Banganapalle and Himayat from Andhra Pradesh, Langra and Dussehri from Uttar Pradesh, and Ripe Rajapuri from Gujarat.
According to a press release from the Consulate General of India in Seattle, the event highlighted the export potential of regional Indian mango varieties and their appeal to consumers in the US Pacific Northwest.
The event was organized in partnership with the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA).
A special luncheon was also held during the event. The menu featured Indian dishes prepared using the seven mango varieties on display.
In a video message, Washington State Lieutenant Governor Denny Heck expressed his appreciation for Indian mangoes.
“I will never ever ever ever miss opening day of mango availability again as long as I live.”
Speaking at the event, Heck welcomed the arrival of a wider range of Indian mangoes in Washington State, especially through major retailers such as Costco.
Bob Huskey, vice president of Fresh Produce at Costco Wholesale, said the company recently started selling Indian Kesar mangoes.
“and they have been selling faster than we can bring them back in. We are very happy to sell the mangoes and happy that we could be part of this mango celebration at the Consulate."
Other guests at the event included Washington State Senators Tina Orwell, Manka Dhingra, and Vandana Slatter, as well as Consuls General from Japan and Uzbekistan.
The Indian Consulate began efforts to introduce Indian mangoes in Seattle in July last year. It worked with stakeholders in India and the Greater Seattle area to bring premium mango varieties to retailers such as Costco.
These efforts received a significant boost after a meeting with Costco CEO Ron Vachris in April. Following that meeting, Bhagwa pomegranates from Maharashtra were introduced in Costco stores in the region. Kesar mangoes followed last month.
In May, Costco imported its first shipment of Indian Kesar mangoes. The fruit was distributed to stores across Greater Seattle, Las Vegas, New Jersey, and Greater Los Angeles.
According to Costco representatives, all Indian mangoes sold out within two hours of reaching store shelves in these locations. The response highlighted the strong demand for Indian mangoes in the United States.
India is the world’s largest producer of mangoes. The country produces more than 26 million metric tons annually and has over 1,000 named varieties.
Indian mango exports to the United States resumed in 2007 after an 18-year suspension. Since then, exports have grown rapidly.
Export value reached USD 10 million in fiscal year 2023-24, compared with USD 4.36 million in fiscal year 2022-23, an increase of 130 percent.
US mango imports are expected to grow another 7 percent in 2026. The total US mango import market exceeded USD 1 billion in value in 2025.
