Classification
Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormFresh
Industry PositionPrimary Agricultural Product
Raw Material
Market
Fresh mango in Panama is produced and marketed domestically, with documented producer activity in Panamá Oeste and mango cultivation initiatives in Los Santos (Azuero Peninsula). UN Comtrade/WITS trade data for HS 080450 (guavas, mangoes and mangosteens, fresh or dried) shows Panama as an importer in 2022 (reported mainly from Costa Rica, Peru, and the Dominican Republic), while reported exports are small. Phytosanitary conditions are a key market-access factor: MIDA maintains Azuero’s Mediterranean fruit fly (Ceratitis capitata) free status and treats mango as a controlled-circulation fruit entering that area. For exports, MIDA’s Dirección Nacional de Sanidad Vegetal (DNSV) issues phytosanitary export certificates and requires exporter registration and use of authorized packing centers for fresh produce.
Market RoleNet importer with domestic production
Domestic RoleDomestic fresh fruit consumption and local value-added mango products (e.g., sweets, jams, ice creams) highlighted in regional fairs and local marketing activities.
SeasonalityMango market availability is highlighted by regional fairs held in late May (Panamá Oeste); a province-by-province harvest calendar with defined month windows was not identified in the reviewed sources.
Specification
Primary VarietyTommy Atkins
Supply Chain
Value Chain- Harvest → sorting/packing → domestic retail/local fairs; for exports of fresh fruits/vegetables: DNSV-authorized packing center → phytosanitary inspection → ePhyto phytosanitary certificate issuance (GeNS) → export dispatch
Risks
Phytosanitary HighAzuero is managed as technically free of Mediterranean fruit fly (Ceratitis capitata), and mango is treated as a controlled-circulation fruit entering the protected area; detection of larvae or non-compliant movement can trigger quarantine actions, movement restrictions, and loss of market access advantages tied to pest-status claims.Pre-validate origin and movement eligibility for Azuero-bound mango lots; maintain lot identification/provenance records; support shipments with pre-inspection readiness and cooperate with quarantine sampling/diagnostics.
Regulatory Compliance MediumExporting fresh mango (as fresh produce) requires DNSV agroexporter registration, authorized packing-center use, inspection scheduling, and ePhyto phytosanitary certificate issuance; missing prerequisites can delay shipment or prevent certification.Maintain current exporter registration and packing-center authorization; run a pre-shipment checklist aligned to DNSV requirements and destination-country RFI prior to booking export logistics.
Food Safety MediumImports of fresh or refrigerated, unprocessed plant-origin products are subject to sanitary requirements established by Panama’s health authority (including the framework referenced in MINSA Resolution No. 850 of June 5, 2025); non-compliance can lead to holds, additional inspections, or rejection.Confirm the latest sanitary requirements applicable to the specific mango product form and origin; ensure documentation completeness and quality condition on arrival to reduce inspection and hold risk.
Sustainability- Integrated pest management outreach and use of traps/monitoring for pest control promoted by MIDA in mango-related producer activities (e.g., Panamá Oeste).
- Fruit-fly prevention programs and quarantine checkpoints to preserve Azuero’s technically declared Mediterranean fruit fly-free status, affecting mango movement controls.
FAQ
Which Panamanian authority issues phytosanitary export certificates for fresh mango exports?Panama’s Ministry of Agricultural Development (MIDA), through its Dirección Nacional de Sanidad Vegetal (DNSV), manages export phytosanitary certification and issues phytosanitary export certificates, including through the GeNS (ePhyto) platform.
Why is fruit-fly status a critical risk factor for fresh mango movement and trade linked to Azuero?MIDA manages Azuero as technically free of Mediterranean fruit fly (Ceratitis capitata) and applies quarantine controls at access points. Mango is treated as a controlled-circulation fruit, so it can be subject to sampling/inspection and provenance recording to protect the area’s pest-free status.
Which partners are reported as main sources of Panama’s HS 080450 imports (fresh or dried guavas, mangoes and mangosteens) in 2022?UN Comtrade/WITS reporting for 2022 lists Costa Rica, Peru, and the Dominican Republic among the main reported partners supplying Panama under HS 080450 (a combined code that includes mango).