In W22 in the mango landscape, it was reported that Peru's mango exports reached 252,000 tons in the 2022/2023 campaign, a 7.23% increase from the previous year. The majority went to Europe (53%) and the United States (37%). However, exports to Chile declined due to restrictions. The sector faces challenges such as heavy rains and the need to improve fruit quality. Frozen mango exports also decreased by 18.03%. The peak season for Colombian Baby Mangoes ended in W22 and could impact the price during the upcoming weeks. The expected FCA price for W23 stands at USD 4.25/kg, an increase of 6.25% compared to the export price of USD 4/kg in W22. Due to various factors such as transportation challenges and limited processing capacity, a significant amount of mangoes are rotting in Cuba. Efforts are being made to reduce the amount of wasted mangoes and maximize their economic and environmental value.
The mango season in central and northern Senegal is off to a slow start due to unfavorable weather conditions, including heat and drought. Farmers and exporters are hopeful for improvement, but concerns remain regarding the quality and quantity of the harvest. Bangladesh is expecting a bumper mango harvest in the 2022-23 season, with an estimated production of 2.55 million tons, surpassing last year's 2.35 million tons. Despite challenges like drought and heat waves, the expansion of commercial horticulture has led to increased mango cultivation, with land coverage expanding from 167,760 hectares to 202,968 hectares over the years. In addition, Rajshahi region in Bangladesh lacks preservation and processing facilities. This season, they expect a production of 275K tons of mangoes, so establishing processing plants would reduce wastage and increase value addition. Also, a study in southern Vietnam suggests that optimizing fertilizer use can increase profitability for mango farmers. Tailored fertilizer application improves yields and fruit quality, offering economic benefits.
Thunderstorms and rain in Lucknow, India, have caused a 20% loss for mango farmers. The expected threefold increase in production was hampered by the destruction of ripe mangoes. Also, Mumbai traders plan to export UP mango varieties to other countries. UP contributes 23% of India's mango production, with over 4.8 million tons out of 27.9 million tons. Mango farming is improving the lives of farmers in the Ganda Tuisa region of Tripura, in northeast India. Mango cultivation has become a lucrative venture for farmers, providing them with increased income and improved livelihoods. The government and agricultural institutions in promoting mango cultivation and helping farmers access markets. On the other hand, mango farmers in Chittoor district, Tirupati, are disappointed as prices for certain varieties have significantly dropped this season. The table varieties like 'Benisha' and 'Phulera' have been affected by black spots due to untimely rains. Prices have decreased by around 30-40% compared to last year. Even popular Totapuri mangoes have seen a decline in value. Finally, Amrapali mango from Dhenkanal, Odisha, has been exported to Dubai for the first time. This marks a significant milestone for the mango industry in the region. The export of Amrapali mangoes to international markets is expected to boost the income of local farmers and promote the cultivation of this variety.
