In W19 in the mango landscape, it was reported that unseasonal rainfall and hailstorms in Kangra, Himachal Pradesh, India, have resulted in a loss of USD 469.37K worth of stone fruits, with mangos accounting for USD 431.77K of the damage, with 2,962 metric tonnes of mangoes. In the wholesale markets of Petaling Jaya, Malaysia, a surplus of imported mangoes from Thailand caused the price of mangoes to decrease to USD 4.42/kg (MYR 20/kg). The Department of Agricultural Extension of Bangladesh (DAE) aims to produce 10K tonnes of export-quality mangoes, with exporters targeting the export of 4K tonnes in the FY. The estimated export price of mangos ranges from USD 1.40-1.49/kg (BDT 150-160/kg).
In Italy, the Peruvian Kent mango season is ending with a decline in quality and consumption, while Brazilian mango prices remained stable in the Italian market. South Africa has shown interest in late mango varieties as an alternative to citrus, producing around 120K tonnes of mangoes this season. China, the world's largest producer, and consumer of mangoes, is focusing on the export market, targeting Russia as a major importer of Panzhihua mangoes. There is strong demand for domestically produced mangoes in India, leading to high prices despite good yields. North America has seen an increase in mango supply, resulting in lower prices. Mexican production is shifting from the south to the center of Mexico, and there is ample availability of large-sized mangoes, especially Honey and Tommy Atkins varieties. In addition, the Mexican mango industry has recognized the importance of diversifying its international presence and is actively promoting its MANGO EMEX quality seal. The General Director of EMEX (The Association of Export Mango Packers) reported working to expand exports to the European Union, Canada, and Japan while pursuing export agreements with China and South Korea. On the other hand, the average price of Tommy mango dropped in São Francisco Valley, Brazil. Pricing at USD 0.48/kg (BRL 2.35/kg), a decrease of 7.8% WoW, the Palmer variety closed the week with a slight drop of 3.8% at USD 0.50/kg (BRL 2.47/kg). Lastly, Senegalese mango growers are pleased with the favorable weather conditions, particularly in the Niayes region, which is crucial for mango exports. The rise in temperatures is a positive factor for mango production.
