Mango prices rise in the US due to a drop in volumes in South America

In this installment of the "Agronometrics in Charts" series, Sarah Ilyas reviews the state of the mango market in the United States. Each week, the series examines a different horticultural product, focusing on a specific origin or theme and visualizing the market factors driving change. Currently, mango supply is tight and, as a result of increased demand, prices have risen considerably compared to the same period last year. "About three weeks ago, prices on the East Coast were between US$8 and US$9. Currently they are around US$14," says Jesse García of LA Produce Distributors. Once the costs associated with transporting the fruit to the West Coast are incorporated, prices are close to the range of 17 to 18 dollars. Below, we take a look at the evolution of the mango season in the main mango-producing regions of South America. "The mango market is global, and countries influence each other. For example, there is currently a high demand for Brazilian mangoes in the United States. ...