‘Egg of the Sun’: World’s Most Expensive Mango, Sold for Rs 3 Lakh/Kg

By Sheetal Kumari | April 7, 2025

‘Egg of the Sun’: World’s Most Expensive Mango, Sold for Rs 3 Lakh/Kg

Welcome the Miyazaki mango, a high-end fruit from Japan, popularly referred to as the “Egg of the Sun” due to its radiant ruby red colo

Rare and Royal

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This heavenly mango costs as much as Rs 3 lakh per kilogram, which makes it the costliest mango in the world.

Stunning Price Tag

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It is from Japan’s Miyazaki Prefecture, where it was painstakingly bred through selective breeding since the mid-20th century.

Japanese Origin

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The deep red colour, velvety smoothness, and absence of fibres in mango add to its aesthetic and culinary value.

Vibrant Appearance

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A weight of 350–550 grams, rich sweetness, dense sugar content, and pleasant, aromatic scent distinguish it.

Sweet and Juicy

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Farmer manually pollinates plants and wraps individual fruits in an effort to offer protection and highest quality at all stages of development.

Delicate Cultivation

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Each process, from sowing to ripening, is carefully watched to ensure that only the best quality fruits hit the market.

Strict Monitoring

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Due to its scarcity and beauty, the Miyazaki mango is now a worldwide status symbol among exotic fruits.

Symbol of Luxury

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In 2021, Bihar farmer Surendra Singh had brought two saplings from Japan and harvested 21 mangoes in the first year successfully.

Indian Debut

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Success in Bihar paves the way to grow Miyazaki mangoes in India, moving luxury within reach.

A Fruity Future

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