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The second edition of “Mango Magic: Promotion and Tasting Event of Indian Mangoes” was held in Seattle, Washington, on June 5, 2026, bringing together more than 100 leading importers of Indian fruits, including senior executives from major U.S. retailers such as Costco.
Participants sampled several premium varieties of Indian mangoes showcased at the event. The varieties featured included Alphonso and Kesar from Maharashtra, Banganpalli and Himayat from Andhra Pradesh, Langra and Dussehri from Uttar Pradesh, and Rajapuri from Gujarat, according to a statement from the Consulate General of India (CGI) in Seattle.
Addressing attendees, Washington State Lieutenant Governor Denny Heck welcomed the introduction of a broader range of Indian mangoes to the state, particularly through major retail outlets such as Costco. Other dignitaries in attendance included Washington State Senators Tina Orwall, Manka Dhingra, and Vandana Slatter, as well as the Consuls General of Japan and Uzbekistan, who also participated in the tasting event.
The Seattle consulate first launched efforts to introduce Indian mangoes to the region on July 10, 2025. Since then, it has worked with stakeholders in India and the Greater Seattle area to expand access to premium Indian mango varieties through large retail chains, including Costco, for American consumers.
According to the consulate, these efforts gained momentum following a meeting with Costco’s CEO in April 2026. Subsequently, Maharashtra’s Bhagwa pomegranates were introduced at Costco stores in the region, followed by the arrival of Kesar mangoes in May 2026.
In the third week of May 2026, Costco imported its first shipment of Indian Kesar mangoes to stores across Greater Seattle, including Seattle, Kirkland, Issaquah, Woodinville, Lynnwood, and Redmond. The rollout also extended to locations in the Las Vegas area, New Jersey, and Greater Los Angeles.
Costco representatives noted at the time that “all the Indian mangoes were sold out from these locations within two hours of their arrival on the shelves,” highlighting strong consumer interest and significant market potential for Indian mangoes in the United States.
“India is the world’s largest producer of mangoes, with an annual output of over 26 million metric tons and more than 1,000 named varieties. Indian mango exports to the United States, which resumed in 2007 after an 18-year suspension, have grown rapidly,” the statement said, adding, “Export value reached $10 million in FY 2023-24, up 130% from $4.36 million in FY 2022-23. U.S. mango imports are projected to grow by a further 7% in 2026, and the total U.S. mango import market itself crossed $1 billion in value in 2025.”
In a recent edition of his Mann Ki Baat radio program, Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the diversity of Indian mango varieties, including Maharashtra’s Alphonso, Gujarat’s Kesar, Uttar Pradesh’s Dussehri and Langra, Bihar’s Zardalu, and Andhra Pradesh’s Banganapalli and Totapuri. He also praised Indian mango farmers for expanding the reach of their produce from local markets to international consumers.
Against this backdrop, the June 5 Mango Magic event in Seattle sought to further promote the export potential of India’s regional mango varieties and expand awareness and consumption among consumers in the U.S. Pacific Northwest.
Organized in partnership with the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), the event also featured a special luncheon showcasing Indian cuisine prepared using the seven mango varieties on display, the statement noted.
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