World’s most expensive purple mango now grown in Karachi.
The cultivation of the world’s most expensive mango — the rare Japanese-origin Miyazaki — has begun in Karachi’s Malir Memon Goth, where it is being sold at a staggering rate of Rs 300,000 per kilogram.
known for its striking purple color and unmatched sweetness, the Miyazaki mango was first grown in Japan’s Miyazaki city.
On international markets, its price ranges from $800 to $900 per kilogram, making it one of the costliest fruits globally.
Now, this exotic mango is being harvested successfully in Pakistan and fetching up to Rs 250,000 to Rs 300,000 locally.
The remarkable journey of this fruit to Pakistani soil began six years ago, when Ghulam Hashim Noorani imported its sapling from Japan. Since then, he has been cultivating the mango in Malir with notable success.
According to Faheem, the gardener responsible for nurturing the tree, the mangoes are primarily prepared for export. “This is the first and only Miyazaki mango tree in Pakistan, and it’s right here in Malir,” he said.
What makes the Miyazaki mango extraordinary is its deep purple hue, luscious pulp, and unmatched taste. It is ultra-sweet, juicy, aromatic, and melts in the mouth like cream. Remarkably, the fruit is fibreless and has an exceptionally soft texture when sliced.
Owing to its premium quality and rarity, the mango has earned nicknames such as “Eggs of Sunshine” and “Dinosaur’s Egg” due to its radiant colouring and unique shape.
