It is one of the most popular and best-loved fruits worldwide. Because of its excellent flavor, attractive fragrance, beautiful shades of colour, delicious taste and healthful value, mango is now recognized as one of the best fruit in the world market.

Pakistan stands third among mangoes growing countries of the World. Mango has a prominent position among the commercial fruits of Pakistan. It enjoys second position after citrus in Pakistan. The Pakistani Mango is well known for its taste and quality abroad. More than 54,000 tons of mangos are exported to Asian and European countries. Mangoes are mainly eaten fresh, but are also used in preparing squash, jam, and other preserves and sometimes canned. Young mangoes are used in making mango chutneys and pickles “achar”.

Hundreds of varieties of mangoes are known to exist in Pakistan. Mango varieties have been known for attractive colours, savoring smell, delightful taste and high nutritive value. The most popular commercial varieties - all different in colors and sizes, and each with a distinct flavour and taste - include

Anwar Ratol, Dohsehri, Langra, Chaunsa White/Black , Sindhri, Sonahra , Fajri , Neelum , Begam Phali , Collector , Almas and Gulab Khas.

Mango fruits contain 10-20% sugar, an important source of vitamin A and C and contain vitamin B. Small amount of protein, Iron, Calcium and Phosphorus are also present. Mango grows in Punjab and Sindh provinces of Pakistan and is available in abundance from May to October.