BLR Airport wraps up Coriander Season with 13% YoY growth and expanded connectivity

2025-12-29

As India’s domestic agri trade continues to strengthen, Bengaluru has emerged as a key consolidation and distribution hub for time-sensitive perishables. Within this broader momentum, Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR Airport) has seen consistent growth in handling fresh produce, supported by expanding domestic connectivity and rising demand across consumption centers. During the June–November 2025 season, BLR Airport managed 5,904 metric tonnes of coriander, reflecting a 13% year-on-year growth.

The season saw steady coriander movement across 22 domestic destinations, indicating sustained demand and changing trade dynamics. Shipments to Northern and Central markets grew notably, with Lucknow (LKO), Varanasi (VNS), and Jaipur (JAI) recording significant volume increases.

From a destination perspective, Kolkata (CCU) accounted for the highest share of coriander traffic, followed by Delhi (DEL), Bagdogra (IXB), Ranchi (IXR), and Patna (PAT), indicating sustained demand across Eastern and Northern consumption centres.

In response to emerging demand patterns and expanding domestic corridors, BLR Airport facilitated coriander movements to five additional destinations - Agartala (IXA), Agra (AGR), Nagpur (NAG), Amritsar (ATQ), and Port Blair (IXZ), thereby broadening distribution reach for traders and supply-chain stakeholders.

Overall, the season’s Agri-cargo volumes reflect evolving demand patterns and expanding domestic linkages, while reinforcing BLR Airport’s role in facilitating efficient, scalable agri-cargo operations to support India’s growing agricultural trade.