A gap is expected between Peru and West Africa in an exceptional mango season

(Agraria.pe) Henk van der Meij, from the Dutch firm Hars&Hagebauer, pointed out that the current situation of the global mango market is truly unique. He indicated that Peru is exporting only a third of its usual volume and this is having serious consequences in the market. "Of course, Brazil has wanted to take advantage of the situation, but this country has not had much to offer during the first months of the year either, so it does not have the capacity to supply that volume." He added that Peruvian supply has reached a peak of 150 containers per week, but that volume is already beginning to decrease. “If we add to this the continuous delays in maritime transport, the result is a very complicated market, with great risks for both the importer and the exporter. "As a result, far fewer promotions are being planned in European supermarkets." He indicated that right now, the expectation is that the Peruvian season will lose steam and end even weeks earlier than usual. “It is very ...