First shipments of mango from Ecuador to the United States reported

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 ...