First shipments of mango from Ecuador to the United States reported

Published Sep 17, 2024

Tridge summary

The National Mango Board (NMB) report for week 36 highlights a significant decrease in mango shipments to the US, with Mexico's exports dropping by 12% to 1,848,598 boxes and Ecuador's new entries totaling 30,064 boxes, while Brazil did not report any shipments. The market is currently dominated by the Keitt variety, making up 99% of the shipments, with a limited supply of Ataúlfo and Kent. Both Mexico and Ecuador are in the latter stages of their mango seasons, with expectations of a 20% increase in volume in the upcoming weeks.

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Original content

The National Mango Board (NMB) week 36 crop report details that the volume of mango shipped to the US market the week ending September 7 was approximately 1,878,662 boxes, weighing 4 kilograms each. Of the total, Mexico contributed almost all of the volume with 1,848,598 boxes. Ecuador, with the first records from the NMB, shipped approximately 30,064 boxes, while in the case of Brazil, as two weeks ago, no shipments were reported for logistical reasons. In the same week last year, Mexico shipped 2,144,007 boxes, reflecting a year-over-year drop, while from Ecuador, in the same period in 2023, no shipments were recorded. The NMB reported that currently one variety dominates the market: Keitt (99%). There is also limited supply of Ataúlfo and Kent. The Mexican season will extend until the last week of October. Jalisco, Southern Sinaloa and Northern Sinaloa are harvesting and/or packing fruit. The same scenario is being recorded in ...

Source: MXfruit