In W20 in the mango landscape, it was reported that during the 2022/23 Peruvian mango campaign that began in October and ended in April, fresh mango exports reached 267,096 tons for USD 297M, an increase of 8% in volume and 2% in value compared to the previous season. The average price was USD 1.11/kg, a 6% drop compared to the 2021/22 campaign. The price decrease was due to logistical problems abroad and sanitary restrictions. From January to April, Peru exported 43.791M kg of mango pieces, with a value of USD 73.966M (FOB), a decrease in volume and value, as 55.526M kg were exported for USD 107.885M during the same period in 2022. The main export destination was the United States, with 40% of total shipments (USD 29.515M), followed by Belgium (USD 7.394M), Canada (USD 7.286M), Japan (USD 5.356M), Poland (USD 4.469M), the Netherlands (USD 4.371M), South Korea (USD 4.159M) and Chile (USD 2.650M). In W20, after the approval of phytosanitary terms with the United States, the first 6 tons of Colombian baby mango arrived in the American market. Exporters aim to open markets in California, Florida, and New York. In the United States, Florida mango production is set to begin in June until August, with positive volumes expected. The peak season for mangoes will be in late June and early July.
The All Pakistan Fruit and Vegetable Exporters Association (PFVA) predicts mango production could decline to 1.44M mt, a decrease of 20% from the annual capacity of 1.8M mt. Prolonged winter, delayed arrival of summer, and changing weather patterns contributed to decreased mango production and increased vulnerability to diseases. The PFVA aims to export 125K mt of mangoes in the 2022/23 season, with USD 100M in foreign exchange for Pakistan. Mangoes from Pakistan are 50% exported by sea, 35% by land, and 15 by air. Punjab accounts for 70% of the mango production, Sindh contributes 29%, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is a 1% participation. On the other hand, in 2023, Egyptian mango production expects to recover after a difficult season caused by weather conditions. Sharp temperature fluctuations resulted in a drop in yield from the usual 200 tons per 84 hectares to 120 tons in 2022. However, conditions improved in 2023, and a yield of around 160-180 tons is forecasted. Sudan aims to enhance its exports to Russia by establishing direct flights between the two countries. Sudan's advantage lies in its opposite growing seasons, allowing it to export fresh fruits and vegetables, including approximately 60 varieties of mangoes, grapefruits, and oranges, during the winter months when Russia faces limited domestic supply. The focus now is on addressing logistical aspects and coordinating with Russian authorities and Sudanese carriers to facilitate direct communication. Lastly, in the Vietnamese wholesale market, the price of Thai mangoes decreased to USD 0.085-0.17/kg (VND 2,000-4,000/kg).
