W17 Mango Update: US Mango Market Sees 8% YoY Decrease in Shipments, High Demand for Brazilian Palmer Mangoes Amid Low Peruvian Supply, and Myanmar's Mango Sector Seeks Solutions Amid China Trade Disruptions

US Mango Season Expects 8% YoY Decrease in W17 to W22 Shipments

The National Mango Board (NMB) reported that the United States (US) mango market saw 3.7 million boxes shipped in W16. The fruits were exported from Mexico, Guatemala, and Nicaragua. Mexico exported 3 million boxes in W16, while Guatemala shipped 648.9 thousand boxes, a decrease from the same week in 2023. Nicaragua shipped 45.6 thousand boxes, a 10% year-over-year (YoY) decrease. The NMB also noted that the mango volume shipped from W17 to W22 will be approximately 8% lower than in 2023, with arrivals expected from W18 to W23.

High Demand for Brazilian Palmer Mangoes Amid Low Supply from Peru

Due to the limited supply of Peruvian mangoes, there is an increased demand for Palmer mangoes from Brazil, which is known for its high quality. Meanwhile, the overall mango supply is constrained, with the initial arrivals of Kent mangoes from West Africa starting to come in slowly in the Brazilian market. Despite this, there is an expectation of a slight increase in supply in the upcoming weeks, although the last week was noted for its tight supply. Sweet Fruits specializes in providing the Palmer variety from Brazil throughout the year. However, due to unfavorable weather conditions in Brazil, additional purchases have been necessary. Currently, prices on the open market range between USD 9.1/kg and USD 11.24/kg (EUR 8.50 and EUR 10.50/kg), varying depending on the mangoes' size.

Promising Conditions for Mango Harvest in Northern Peru’s Tambogrande Region in Late 2024

The recent temperatures on the northern Peruvian coast favor the mango harvest production in late 2024, with temperatures ranging between 22°C and 23°C, lower than the 24°C recorded in 2023. This difference could lead to higher mango production in Tambogrande, with the harvest expected to commence in late 2024 or early 2025, indicating a potential increase in the region's fruit production.

Myanmar's Mango Sector Seeks Solutions Amid Trade Disruptions with China

The China-Myanmar border trade, specifically the export of Myanmar mangoes to China, has been disrupted due to conflict, leaving Daluo (Mongla) Port as the only operational trade route. This has increased transportation costs, prompting discussions between the MRCCI and Dehong Prefecture officials to boost mango export volumes and address trade barriers along the Kengtung-Mongla-Daluo route. These discussions aim to find efficient export channels to maintain fruit quality and minimize costs amid economic challenges in Myanmar's mango sector, especially in the Ayeyarwady Region.

China Exported 1.8 Thousand of Fruits, Including Mangoes, to Russia's Amur Region Since Apr-24

The Russian Animal and Plant Inspection and Quarantine Service reported that China has supplied 1.8 thousand tons of fruits to the Amur Oblast since Apr-24. The Russian Animal and Plant Inspection and Quarantine Service revealed that China has provided various fruits and vegetables to the Amur Oblast, including bananas, apples, tangerines, oranges, mangoes, and strawberries. These imports have passed phytosanitary controls and fully comply with Russian Federation requirements. The Amur Oblast also exports soybeans, oil, meal, and timber to China, with all products undergoing phytosanitary controls.