Netherlands: Price drop for mangoes has now stabilized

Published 2021년 5월 14일

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The article provides an overview of the mango market, focusing on the seasonal dynamics and supply patterns across major producing countries like Peru and Ivory Coast, with an emerging trend in the Dominican Republic. It highlights the recent overlap between these seasons, leading to an oversupply of large-sized mangoes and subsequent price pressures. Despite this, demand remains strong, with mangoes enjoying increased popularity across supermarkets and other retail outlets, regardless of seasonal variations. Overall, the market remains robust, with quality production from Ivory Coast and Anticipation for the upcoming seasons in other West African countries and the Dominican Republic.

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The Peruvian mango season is over and the Ivorian season is in full swing. “Ivory Coast started two weeks earlier than usual, but Peru also went on longer than usual. As a result, we had an overlap in seasons in the last three weeks, ”says Joep Jongmans of Special Fruit. “It was striking that both countries had a lot of supply of large sizes, namely size 6 and 7. However, not all supermarkets buy large sizes, which put prices even more under pressure. After a significant decline, prices are currently somewhat stable again. ” “The main supply is currently coming from the Ivory Coast and the season will run until the end of May / beginning of June. We are satisfied with the quality of the mangoes. Ivory Coast, on the other hand, has picked a lot of big sizes this year. This season will be followed by the other West African countries. We have also seen in recent years that the Dominican Republic is developing as a mango producing country. The Dominican season starts in May and ...

Source: AGF