Fresh Fruits, Mango & Seasonal Fruit

Bangladesh produces more than 72 mango cultivars, of which seven to eight varieties are commercially exported. Of these, a handful command strong B2B demand from UK, EU and GCC importers: Amrapali, Himsagar, Langra and Haribhanga are the primary export-grade varieties. Zayin Agro works with grower networks in the principal mango-producing regions, Rajshahi, Chapainawabganj and Satkhira, to source and export these varieties to professional buyers.

• Amrapali, the dominant export variety, accounting for the majority of Bangladesh's mango shipments. Mid-season ripening (July–August), excellent firmness for transit, moderate fibre, consistent sizing. Widely demanded by UK and GCC ethnic wholesale buyers.
• Himsagar (Khirsapat), an early-season premium variety (May–June) with GI indication, prized for its rich sweetness and low fibre content. Highly sought-after by Bangladeshi and Bengali diaspora buyers in the UK and EU; shorter commercial availability window means pre-season booking is essential.
• Langra, a mid-season variety (June–July) known for its distinctive flavour profile. Popular with both Bangladeshi and North Indian diaspora communities; exported to the UK, Italy, France and Gulf states.
• Haribhanga, a premium variety from the Rajshahi-Chapainawabganj belt, ripening mid-to-late season (July). High sweetness and attractive skin colour make it a strong performer in retail-facing programmes.
• Fazli / BARI varieties, late-season options (August–September) extending the available export window. Subject to buyer confirmation and seasonal crop performance.

All mango varieties are subject to season, crop volume and phytosanitary clearance. Contact us in February–March for the forthcoming season's programme, as airfreight capacity and grower allocation fill early for premium varieties.

The Bangladesh mango season runs approximately May to September, though peak commercial export activity concentrates in June–August. The overlapping variety windows allow a buyer to run a continuous mango programme from mid-May to late August by rotating across Himsagar, Langra, Haribhanga and Amrapali in sequence. We work with buyers to map this rotation against their sales calendar and airfreight bookings.

Bangladesh is a significant source of tropical fruits beyond mango, and Zayin Agro works with buyers looking to diversify their Bangladesh-origin fresh fruit programme.

Jackfruit (kathal) is Bangladesh's national fruit and one of the largest tropical fruits by weight. Export-grade jackfruit is packed in individual compartments to prevent bruising; it appeals to both the South Asian diaspora and the broader UK and EU health-food retail sector, where ripe and unripe (green) jackfruit are in demand. The main season runs June to September. Both air freight (for ripe fruit) and reefer sea (for green/unripe) are viable depending on the buyer's product brief.

Litchi (lychee) is a highly seasonal, perishable fruit available only in May–June. Export is exclusively by air freight due to the 5–7 day shelf life; pre-season booking and fast pack-house turnaround are essential. Demand from the UK and GCC diaspora retail is strong during the window.

Guava (peyara) is available in two main flushes, August to November and a smaller flush February to April. Bangladeshi guava varieties are typically large, white-fleshed and aromatic, with appeal to South Asian and wider ethnic retail buyers. Good shelf life relative to tropical comparators makes it suitable for both air and reefer sea freight.

Availability of all fruit lines is subject to season and crop confirmation. Speak to our agro team about building a multi-variety seasonal programme across mango, jackfruit, litchi and guava to maximise your Bangladesh origin sourcing window.

Mango export from Bangladesh demands tight handling discipline at every stage. Amrapali and other firm varieties can withstand 24–36 hours of air transit when properly handled; Himsagar and Langra, being softer and more aromatic, require earlier harvest-to-pack turnaround and more careful cushioning.

Our pack-house process for mango: fruit is received from growers, pre-sorted to remove physical damage, graded by size (typically 200g–500g), and packed into buyer-specified export cartons, commonly 3kg, 4kg or 5kg nets with individual fruit wrapping and ventilated corrugated cartons. Where destination market requirements or buyer specification calls for hot-water treatment (HWT), immersion at 48–52°C for up to 90 minutes to satisfy phytosanitary pest-disinfestation requirements, this is carried out prior to packing and certified on the phytosanitary document. HWT is a prerequisite for mango export to certain markets including the United States; UK and EU markets typically rely on phytosanitary inspection rather than treatment, but we can arrange HWT on request.

Airfreight is booked with our partners at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport on a frequency matched to buyer programme requirements, typically two to four flights per week during peak mango season. For large-volume buyers, we can co-load or charter belly space. All mango consignments travel temperature-controlled from pack-house to hold.

The United Kingdom is Bangladesh's largest export market for fresh mango and has been for decades. The UK's Bangladeshi diaspora community, one of Europe's largest, drives retail and wholesale demand for premium varieties that are culturally significant: Himsagar and Langra carry strong seasonal associations and are sought after as gifts and celebration fruits. UK ethnic wholesalers, Asian supermarkets and mainstream retailers with ethnic-food ranges all take Bangladesh mango during the season. Bangladesh mango has appeared on shelves in major UK supermarket chains, demonstrating the market's maturity and openness to the origin. Our UK market page covers buyer-channel detail and import requirements.

The GCC is a growing corridor. The UAE, Saudi Arabia and Qatar each have large South Asian migrant communities for whom Bangladesh mango is a seasonal staple, and Gulf-based hypermarkets and specialty fresh-produce importers actively source Bangladesh fruit during the season. Halal sourcing is embedded in our supply chain, produce is sourced from Muslim-majority farming communities and handled accordingly, which simplifies buyer due-diligence in GCC markets. For GCC import documentation requirements, see our UAE and GCC market page.

The EU, Italy, France, Germany and the Netherlands in particular, receives Bangladesh mango through ethnic-food wholesale networks. SPS compliance for EU phytosanitary import is handled through our standard documentation package.

Related: Specialty Vegetables, Markets and Compliance

If you also source specialty and ethnic vegetables, our Fresh Vegetables from Bangladesh page covers the full range, bitter gourd, potol, okra, long bean and more, with a seasonality calendar. For market-specific buyer requirements, see our United Kingdom and UAE and GCC market pages. Certification and compliance documentation is summarised on our certifications page. To start a conversation about mango or tropical fruit sourcingrequest a quote, our agro team will respond within two business hours.