India’s Mangosteen Boom: How Farmers are Cashing in on the World’s Most Valuable Fruit

22 October 2024, New Delhi: The global demand for Mangosteen, also known as the “Queen of Fruits,” is soaring. Originally from Southeast Asia, Mangosteen has now captured the western markets, outpacing avocados in terms of popularity. In India, farmers, especially in Kerala, Southern Karnataka, and parts of Tamil Nadu, are making crores by growing this fruit, which fetches a premium price internationally.

While a kilo of Mangosteen is sold for ₹500 in India, in the U.S., a single piece is sold for nearly ₹500, and a kilo can fetch up to $50 (~₹4,000). With such high international demand, Indian farmers are clearing out entire farms to plant Mangosteen, expecting a substantial return within a decade.

In Kerala, a mature Mangosteen tree, aged around 35 years, produces approximately 350 kg of fruit per year, generating over ₹1 lakh in a single day. Even older trees, some over 100 years, yield nearly a tonne of fruit annually.

Besides Mangosteen, Kokum, a similar fruit native to India, is also gaining traction internationally. As Mangosteen gains popularity, Kokum is poised to follow, offering new opportunities for value-added products such as powders, sauces, and dips in global markets.

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