The production of small-sized mangoes in Peru has saturated the market and put downward pressure on prices

(Agraria.pe) The Peruvian mango campaign, which in 2024 faced a cycle marked by challenges and strategic adjustments, began with an unusual advance and abundant production with significant challenges. According to Richard Marillo Núñez, general manager of Servinca Export, "in last year's campaign, production was extremely low, reaching barely 20% of the usual levels due to unfavorable weather conditions. This generated high prices in the market both at origin and destination, but limited Peru's ability to supply key markets, such as Europe, which allowed competitors such as Brazil to occupy part of the Peruvian market share." "This year, production recovered significantly, reaching 80%. However, the campaign started early in October due to weather conditions, which complicated marketing as it coincided with the supply from Brazil. In addition, due to the water crisis that the Piura region has been going through, which has not allowed the fruit to fully develop, the production of ...