Origins / Asia
India
Alphonso and Kesar mangoes are a UK favourite in spring. India also supplies grapes, pomegranates, okra, chillies, onions and fresh herbs for UK ethnic and foodservice markets.
- Growing regions
- Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka
- Transit to UK
- Overnight by air · 22–28 days by sea
- Mode
- Air freight and reefer
- UK entry
- Heathrow / Felixstowe
- Main season
- Mangoes Apr–Jun · grapes Feb–Apr
- Trade terms
- UK Global Tariff (check DCTS status)
Preference needs valid proof of origin. Check GOV.UK.
Why India
- Alphonso and Kesar mangoes Apr–Jun
- Pomegranates and grapes
- Okra, chillies and speciality veg
Season by product
| Product | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mango | ||||||||||||
| Table grapes | ||||||||||||
| Pomegranate | ||||||||||||
| Chilli | ||||||||||||
| Ginger | ||||||||||||
| Fresh herbs |
From India
What we bring in.
In season · 3 originsTropical & exotic
Mango
Brazil · Peru · India · South Africa · Egypt · Spain · Kenya
In season · 2 originsGrapes & melons
Table grapes
Egypt · Spain · India · South Africa · Peru · Chile · Brazil
In season · 2 originsStone & pome
Pomegranate
Spain · India · Peru · South Africa
In season · 3 originsVegetables
Chilli
Kenya · India · Spain · Netherlands
In season · 2 originsRoots & alliums
Ginger
Peru · Brazil · India
In season · 2 originsVegetables
Fresh herbs
Kenya · Egypt · India · Spain
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