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With love from Pakistan: Sindhris now available in Chicago

Sindhri is often considered one of the sweetest varieties of mangoes in the world

Web Desk June 10, 2015

The fruit, which is often dubbed as “King of Fruits” by its lovers due to its sheer sweetness, is available at a price of $24.99. PHOTO: US Consulate General Karachi

Sindh’s signature fruit Sindhri mangoes have made its way to the US city of Chicago, in addition to number of locations around the world.

On Wednesday, the US Consulate General in Karachi posted a picture on its Facebook page, showing Sindhri mangoes neatly displayed in a Chicago shop.

The fruit, which is often dubbed as “King of Fruits” by its lovers due to its sheer sweetness, is available at a price of $24.99 per box.

Sindhri, as evident from its name is grown in Sindh, and is often considered one of the sweetest varieties of mangoes in the world.

Pakistan grows hundreds of varieties of mangoes and exports many of them. This year the country aims to generate at least $60 million in revenue from the export of mangoes, as it wishes to reach 100,000-ton export mark.

This year, farmers are eyeing production of near 1.8 million metric tonnes of mangoes, despite huge losses due to climatic hazards in upper Punjab. The climatic changes in rain patterns, thunderstorms and a prolonged winter season have adversely affected crop production in Punjab and may cause a 30 to 35% decline in mango production in the province against its share of 64% in the country.

Mango production in Rahim Yar Khan, Muzaffargarh and Multan is expected to face reduction by 25%, 50% and 60%, respectively this year.

However, the crop in Sindh is comparatively safe where only a 10% reduction is expected in its share of 35% of the country’s total mango production.

Mangoes spread to other centers of the world

In addition to Chicago, Pakistani mangoes have also reached Canada and Singapore.

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COMMENTS (13)

Dipak | 8 years ago | Reply Dipak@Shakil: Indian mangoes are back in those countries this year. You are bluffing.

Dipak | 8 years ago | Reply Dipal@Usman S.: unfortunately you have no idea what you ate talking about. While there is nothing wrong with great Indian mangoes Alphonso and Kesar(same as Sindhri in Pakistan), these mangoes are not worth the money in USA where Kent and Haddon has killers Indian and Pakistani Imported mangoes. They may be fine in Middle East and other Asian countries. It eventually Indian and Pakistani mangoes will be gone from USA. For those of you who do not know, Kent seeds were originally imported from India as Alphonso variety. Now some big name ethnic grocery owners are telling me that India's Kesar, same as Pakistani Sindhari, are being tried out in some South American countries. And that would be THE END for Indian and Pakistani Mangoes in USA. good bye!!!!!

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Shakil | 8 years ago | Reply Well I may be biased but variety Pakistani mangoes has above and beyond any mangoes from other parts of the world. I have tried Indian, Mexicans too. Sindhri is widely available in UK and EU, Langra, Anwar Retol not so. With Indian Mangoes banned in EU due to fruit fly infestation, Pakistan should cash in and exploit the market with quality mangoes.

Shahbaz lodhi | 8 years ago | Reply Beyond all discussion i came to this point especially for our neighbors if you are talking about India's No.1 tasty Mango " Alphonso " with great respect "Alphonso" is taste-wise as equal as we dump our "C" rather "D" category Mangoes called locally "Langra" a bit acerbic but much better than that well, Here in Multan south Punjab,Pakistan is junction of Mangoes almost 25 kinds are found here. worldwide there is no other land or country which is blessed like this part of Pakistan.

Dipak | 8 years ago | Reply Dipak@Hammad, @Aneela, @OSD: You folks are talking about other countries, not USA. The largest IndoPak groceries owners agree with me and told me so. When you live, work and retire in USA after 52 years, you virtually know all major grocery store owners. India Pakistan mangoes have no major role to play in USA. That does not mean other countries especially MiddleEast or even Europe have no place for IndoPak mangoes. Good luck.

OSD | 8 years ago | Reply @Dipak: please go and have your tasty kent..

Hammad | 8 years ago | Reply @Dipak: Control your aggression bro. What do you think, are the importers stupid or are the exporters so dumb to set this price for the market? Demand hai.....bikta hai...and not from now, but since ages. Even here in the middle east, mangoes from almost all countris are available, but you see prople rushing for Pakistani mangoes all around and price is always high. No comparison of Pakistani mangoes. Cool down please..

Aneela Nokhaiz | 8 years ago | Reply @ DIPAK I guess something is burning. Please stop being jealous of Pakistan

Dipak | 8 years ago | Reply Who are you kidding? The 30 KG Box has too many rotten looking mangoes. Who would pay $25 for 6 mangoes. As a rule of thumb, Indian Alphonso and Kesar and Pakistani Sindhri, same as Kesar cost too much and half of all those mangoes are always rotten. Compare them to very sweet and tasty Kent from South America only costs $1 or less. Indian and Pakistani mangoes have no FUTURE in USA.

Usman S. | 8 years ago | Reply @Ava Jana. Comparing Mexican mangoes to the Pakistani mangoes is like comparing apples to oranges!! It is obvious you have no clue what you are talking about.

Syed | 8 years ago | Reply @Sarfaraz Abbasi: So where is it available in Chicago???

Ava Jaina | 8 years ago | Reply For $25?? A box?? 6 mango's??. I am OK enjoying Mexican mango's that can be bought on sale, 2 for a dollar every weekend.

Sarfaraz Abbasi | 8 years ago | Reply Gift from my lovely Sindh

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