Classification
Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormFresh
Industry PositionPrimary Agricultural Product
Raw Material
Market
Fresh Amrapali mango in the United States is primarily an import-driven, niche variety market within the broader U.S. fresh mango category. U.S. mango supply is largely sourced from overseas, with major supplying countries including Mexico, Ecuador, Peru, Brazil, Guatemala, and Haiti, supporting year-round availability through staggered harvest windows. Commercial large-scale domestic mango production is limited, with growing concentrated in Florida, California, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico. Market access for fresh mangoes depends heavily on meeting USDA-APHIS phytosanitary import conditions (including any required treatments by origin) and U.S. food-import compliance obligations for importers.
Market RoleImport-dependent consumer market (net importer)
Domestic RoleDomestic consumption market with limited domestic production; imports supply most volume
SeasonalityYear-round U.S. availability is enabled by staggered harvest seasons across major supplying countries; shipments peak in spring and summer.
Specification
Primary VarietyAmrapali
Physical Attributes- Common descriptions emphasize a relatively small fruit size compared with some commercial mango cultivars and deep orange-red flesh color.
Supply Chain
Value Chain- Origin orchard harvest and sorting → packing → (origin-dependent) USDA-APHIS-required phytosanitary treatment pathway (e.g., hot water or irradiation under an approved program) → international transport (typically reefer) → U.S. port inspection and admissibility decision → distribution/ripening → retail/foodservice
Shelf Life- Amrapali is commonly described as having a shorter shelf life than some commercial mango cultivars, increasing sensitivity to treatment timing, transit duration, and downstream handling.
Freight IntensityMedium
Transport ModeSea
Risks
Phytosanitary HighFailure to meet USDA-APHIS import conditions for fresh mangoes (including origin-specific admissibility requirements and any required treatment pathway) can result in holds, refusal of entry, or destruction/re-export, creating a hard stop for this trade into the U.S.Verify origin eligibility and requirements in APHIS ACIR early; align the exporter/National Plant Protection Organization documentation and any required treatment and safeguarding steps with the importer/broker clearance plan before shipment.
Food Safety MediumU.S. importers are responsible for FSMA FSVP compliance, and FDA can refuse admission of non-compliant food imports; pesticide-residue noncompliance (no-tolerance or over-tolerance findings) can also trigger regulatory action affecting continuity of supply.Maintain an FSVP with documented hazard analysis, supplier approval, and verification activities; implement residue-control programs and retain test/trace records aligned to FDA expectations.
Logistics MediumAs a perishable fruit, fresh mango is sensitive to delays and temperature/handling deviations; disruptions in reefer logistics, port congestion, or clearance delays can cause quality loss and shrink, especially for varieties described as shorter-shelf-life.Use transit plans with time buffers, pre-clear documentation readiness (including Prior Notice), and define cold-chain KPIs and rejection/claims terms in contracts.
FAQ
Where do most mangoes consumed in the U.S. come from?The National Mango Board states that mangoes bought in the U.S. come mostly from Mexico, Ecuador, Peru, Brazil, Guatemala, and Haiti, with staggered harvest seasons that support year-round availability.
Which U.S. regions grow mangoes domestically?The National Mango Board notes that commercial large-scale mango production in the U.S. is limited and that mangoes are grown in Florida, California, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico.
What are the key U.S. import compliance steps that commonly apply to fresh mango shipments?At a high level, importers typically confirm USDA-APHIS admissibility and any treatment requirements in the ACIR database, file FDA Prior Notice before arrival (via CBP ABI/ACE or FDA PNSI), and meet FDA importer obligations such as maintaining an FSMA Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP) for covered foods.