US imports of Mexican mangos would increase by 3%

In this installment of the "Agronometrics in Charts" series, Sarah Ilyas reviews the state of the Mexican mango season. Each week the series examines a different horticultural product, focusing on a specific origin or theme and visualizing the market factors driving change. The arrival of the mango in Mexico dates back to the 16th century. Mexico's favorable climate created optimal conditions for mango cultivation, resulting in its sustained growth and proliferation. Over the years, Mexico has become a major center of mango production and export, with a wide range of varieties that have been seamlessly integrated into the fabric of Mexican cuisine. The National Mango Board (NMB) forecasts a nearly 3% increase in weekly mango imports to the United States (US), driven mainly by strong supplies from Mexico. Mexican mangos dominate the US market from February to September, while imports from Brazil begin in August and other regions such as Central America, Ecuador, Peru, Haiti, ...