The global demand for lychee (lechi) is growing quickly. The market is expected to increase from USD 7.2 billion in 2025 to USD 8.8–9.8 billion by 2028–2030.
Furthermore, East-Fruit.com and FOSACHA.com note that the rising demand is because more people are focusing on health, showing interest in nutritious exotic fruits, and gaining easier access to global markets in places like the EU, GCC, and North America. This trend presents a major opportunity for Indian lychee exporters, who are now better positioned to meet international demand with improved packaging, cold-chain logistics, and GI-tagged varieties like Shahi lychee.
“Asia-Pacific leads with 38% market share, with India among the fastest-emerging players.”
India is among the largest lychee producers, growing over 726,000 tonnes annually, primarily in:
In the past, less than 1% of Indian lychee was exported. This was primarily because of its highly perishable nature and inadequate logistics support.
1. Breakthrough in Shelf-Life Technology
Furthermore, as reported by Times of India, RPCAU (Pusa, Bihar) is working on packaging and storage innovations that extend lychee shelf life beyond 30 days—enabling India to tap into global lychee markets more efficiently.
2. Rapid Air Freight Growth from Bihar
In addition, Navbharat Times reported that over 250 tonnes of GI-tagged Shahi lychee were shipped from Darbhanga Airport in 2025, twice as much as the year before, which underscores the region’s improving air cargo infrastructure for perishable exports.
3. Cold Chain and Export Packaging
Inspired by Madagascar’s 90-day shelf life innovation, Indian exporters like MK Exports are investing in:
Consequently, lychee treated with these innovations retains its quality throughout long-distance exports, reducing spoilage and enhancing shelf appeal.
At MK Exports, we specialize in delivering premium-grade, export-ready lychee from India’s top orchards. Our approach includes:
| Feature | MK Exports Advantage |
|---|---|
| Certified sourcing | GI tagged Shahi lychee & GlobalG.A.P farms |
| Packaging | Shelf-life extended lychee packaging |
| Air and sea freight | Integrated with major ports & airports |
| Product range | Fresh, canned, frozen, lychee pulp |
| Target markets | UAE, Qatar, UK, USA, Singapore, Netherlands |
“India is no longer just a grower—it’s becoming a global supplier of exotic fruits.“
Contact MK Exports to get access to farm-fresh, certified lychee from India, delivered with care and compliance.
📍 Call: +91- 986763505 / 22-41274373
📧 Email: info@mkexports.co.in
🌐 Visit: www.mkexports.co.in
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