From Mithila to the world: our makhana export to Australia
We exported 18 metric tonnes of makhana from Bihar to Australia, taking a product rooted in Mithila’s agricultural heritage to an international market. This shipment marks an important step in our work to connect Bihar’s produce with buyers beyond India.
- Export quantity
- 18 metric tonnes
- Destination
- Australia
Rooted in Mithila
Our export brings Mithila’s distinctive makhana to Australia. Also known as fox nut, makhana is grown in the ponds and wetlands of northern Bihar; Mithila Makhana received Geographical Indication recognition in 2022. As we take this regional produce to wider markets, its heritage and the work of the communities who grow it remain central to our purpose.
Our shipment to Australia
Our 18-metric-tonne consignment was flagged off on 7 August 2026 at the BIADA industrial area before travelling to Australia by sea. Shri Vijay Kumar Sinha, Bihar’s Agriculture Minister, joined the flag-off. As the exporter, we are proud to bring Bihar’s makhana to Australia and build a stronger trade connection between the two markets.
Trade with farmers at its heart
We export with a clear purpose: to open wider markets for Bihar’s produce and pursue better value for its growers. This shipment is a step towards that goal, and we remain committed to building lasting relationships with producers and international buyers. If you are a buyer, producer or institutional partner interested in Bihar’s agricultural products, we welcome a conversation.
Mithila’s crop, carried by hand
Makhana is harvested from the ponds and wetlands of Mithila, a craft the region’s families have practised for generations. Every consignment that leaves Bihar carries that labour and tradition with it. Taking this crop to an international market means recognising the work of the communities behind it on a global stage.
What this trade means for Bihar
International shipments like ours do more than move produce across the ocean. They create visibility for Bihar’s agricultural strengths and open a channel that growers and enterprises across the state can use. We see this consignment as the beginning of a longer trade relationship between Bihar and Australia, one that we intend to keep building.
An open invitation
If you are a distributor, retailer or institutional partner in Australia or elsewhere, we would be glad to hear from you. We are building our export programme step by step, and we value partners who share our commitment to quality and to fair value for farmers.
