Kempegowda International Airport announced on Thursday that it remains the leading airport in India for exporting perishables, marking the fourth consecutive year of holding this title. The airport saw total perishable cargo exports of 63,188 metric tons for the year ended March 2024, an 18% increase year-on-year.
“The airport’s performance underscores its vital role in India’s perishable exports, accounting for 28% of the nation’s total perishable cargo. Additionally, BLR Airport handled 44% of South India’s total perishable cargo and 28% of the national share for the fiscal year 2023-24,” Bangalore International Airport Ltd., the entity that owns and operates the airport, said.
The airport also secured the top position for poultry product exports in FY24, shipping 47,041 metric tonnes. Additionally, the airport exported 2,050 metric tonnes of flowers in the last financial year.