The Kansat mango market in Shibganj upazila of Chapainawabganj is witnessing daily transactions worth around Tk 15 to 18 crore, with an average of 4,500 to 5,000 tonnes of mangoes traded each day. Farmers from Shibganj and nearby districts bring their produce to the market early in the morning, where wholesalers and traders from across the country, including Dhaka, gather to purchase mangoes. The market, considered the second largest mango hub in Asia, remains vibrant throughout the peak harvesting season.

According to the Department of Agricultural Extension and local traders, about 400 to 450 trucks of mangoes are loaded daily from the Kansat market for distribution across Bangladesh. The market attracts around 15,000 to 16,000 people every day, creating significant employment opportunities for the local population. The mango trading season typically runs from late May to the end of July.

This year, mangoes have been cultivated on 37,487 hectares of land in Chapainawabganj, with a production target of 457,900 tonnes. Officials expect the target to be met if no natural disasters occur.