In W21 in the mango landscape, it was reported that Mexican mango supplies are entering their peak season, with a steady and strong supply of high-quality mangoes. The current harvest includes Tommy Atkins mangoes in sizes 9s and 10s and Ataulfo (Honey) mangoes in size 18s. May traditionally see lower mango volumes, but during 2023 the supply is robust, and the quality is excellent. However, the mango industry faces economic challenges. Production-related costs, such as fertilizers, have risen by 25%, while mango prices have only grown by 7% annually. Producers in the São Francisco Valley of Brazil have reported a significant price decline of palmer mangoes. The average price dropped to USD 0.41/kg (BRL 2.10/kg), a 15.2% drop compared to W20. The main factor contributing to this decrease is the persistently low demand, which has remained subdued for consecutive weeks. Although the overall supply of Palmer and Tommy mangoes in the region and other semi-arid areas remains limited, there are no major changes expected in the upcoming week. The restricted availability of mangoes is expected to continue, but prices are constrained by weak demand, partly due to low temperatures inhibiting consumption. In the Brazilian wholesale market, the price of the Tommy variety decreased by 35% WoW, at USD 0.27/kg (BRL 1.37/kg). On the other hand, from the beginning of the 2022/23 campaign until W15, Peru exported 249,314 tons of fresh mangoes, a 7.3% growth compared to the previous season, according to the Peruvian Association of Mango Producers and Exporters (APEM). The United States emerged as the second-largest destination, receiving 92,632 tons of mango shipments. The peak volume reached 8.9K tons in W2 of 2023, marking a 6% increase compared to 8.4K tons in the 2021/22 season.
Unseasonal rain, heat waves, and unpredictable weather patterns impacted the growth of mango trees in India, which holds the top position among mango-producing nations, contributing approximately 50% of global production. With over 1.23M hectares dedicated to mango cultivation, the country produced 21M tonnes in 2022. However, this year's weather disruptions, including untimely rain and hailstorms, have damaged the crops. Mango growers in regions like Malihabad in Uttar Pradesh reported significant losses, with 40% of the crop affected by storms and cold weather. Lastly, Pakistan's mango crop and export industry faced significant challenges in 2022 due to an extreme heatwave during the spring months. The high temperatures, exceeding the average by 3-8°C, adversely affected mango trees during the flowering period, leading to a 50% decline in the 2022/23 harvest. The heatwave was accompanied by severe water shortages, forcing farmers to rely on groundwater with varying salt levels, which could impact future plant and fruit growth. Pakistan's annual mango production averages 1.8M metric tons, with around 150K metric tons exported. Due to weather-related difficulties, the export target for the 2022/23 season was reduced to 125K metric tons. The export season for Pakistani mangoes has begun with the first air shipment to Europe. The All Pakistan Fruit and Vegetable Exporters Association announced that the first shipment via sea departed on May 22, heading to destinations such as the United Arab Emirates, Oman, and Saudi Arabia. Around 50% of Pakistani mangoes are exported by sea, 35% by land, and 15% by air. The country's mango export target for the current year is 125K tons. The Middle East and Europe are the main export destinations, with approximately 40% of mango exports going to the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman, and Iran.
