Why Japan Has Banned Import of Mangoes From India

Japan's Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) has implemented a blanket suspension on all fresh mango imports from India for the 2026 season. The sudden regulatory move effectively stops shipments of high-value Indian varieties-such as Kesar, Alphonso, Langra, and Banganapalli-right at the peak of the April-to-June harvest window.