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Bihar’s GI‑Tagged Mithila Makhana Exports Surpass 7,000 Tonnes, Expanding Global Reach
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 19 Oct 2026, 04:02 PM
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The GI‑tagged Mithila Makhana from Bihar has crossed 7,000 tonnes in exports, signalling a significant expansion of its international market presence.
Mithila Makhana, a lotus seed product from the Mithila region of Bihar, has earned a Geographical Indication (GI) tag that protects its unique quality and origin.
According to the latest export data, the product has now crossed the 7,000‑tonne threshold in international shipments, a milestone that underscores its growing demand in markets such as the Middle East, Europe and North America.
The surge in exports is boosting the local economy, creating jobs in harvesting, processing and logistics, and providing a stable income for farmers in the region.
Industry analysts say the trend is likely to continue as global consumers increasingly seek healthy, gluten‑free snacks, positioning Mithila Makhana as a key export commodity for Bihar.
According to the latest export data, the product has now crossed the 7,000‑tonne threshold in international shipments, a milestone that underscores its growing demand in markets such as the Middle East, Europe and North America.
The surge in exports is boosting the local economy, creating jobs in harvesting, processing and logistics, and providing a stable income for farmers in the region.
Industry analysts say the trend is likely to continue as global consumers increasingly seek healthy, gluten‑free snacks, positioning Mithila Makhana as a key export commodity for Bihar.