First Sea Shipment of GI-Tagged Mithila Makhana to Australia

On 8th August 2026, Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) facilitated the first-ever commercial sea shipment of 18 metric tonnes of GI-tagged Mithila Makhana from Bihar to Australia.

The consignment was sourced directly from Makhana growers in Darbhanga district and shipped from the BIADA Industrial Area in Bihta.
The export-oriented supply chain enabled farmers to realise nearly 18% higher returns than prevailing market rates.
Bihar accounts for nearly 85% of India’s total Makhana production.
In 2025-26, India exported over 7,000 metric tonnes of Makhana and value-added Makhana products to more than 20 international destinations.