W32: Mango Update

In W32 in the mango landscape, the National Mango Board (NMB) of the United States (US) has played a vital role in enhancing the mango industry's success through effective promotion, marketing, and research efforts. Their initiatives have contributed to a 13% rise in mango demand in the US from 2013 to 2021. The NMB's dedicated team has significantly increased mango consumption, with per capita consumption reaching 3.76 pounds (lbs) in 2022, compared to 3.66 lbs in 2021.

Mexico remains the primary mango supplier to the US during the current season, with Los Mochis emerging as a key harvesting region. The Mexican mango season has shown favorable supply and quality, leading to a projected increase of 3 to 5% in shipments compared to the previous season. The consistent supply and quality have boosted mango consumption, particularly during National Mango Month in June. Challenges related to weather conditions in July are forecasted to improve as the season progresses into August, with the Los Mochis region anticipated to provide quality production until September.

Mango prices continue to rise in Brazil’s São Francisco Valley (PE/BA) region, driven by reduced supply and increased demand. The Tommy variety saw a significant 18.7% price increase compared to W31, reaching an average of USD 0.62/kg (BRL 3.09/kg). Palmer mangoes experienced price growth, with export prices at USD 0.48/kg (BRL 2.4/kg) and domestic market prices at USD 0.45/kg (BRL 2.25/kg), reflecting increases of 3% and 9.9%, respectively. The scarcity of the tommy variety has led to higher demand for palmer mangoes, contributing to the price surge. This positive trend is forecasted to persist in W33.

Furthermore, Brazilian mangoes have gained prominence in both domestic and global markets. Lemon, lime, melon, and mango exports showed strong performance from January to June, with mangoes contributing USD 68.4 million to the export value. Mango production projections until 2032/33 indicate substantial growth in mango production by 22.9%, supported by recent acreage expansion. The Agrarian Policies Secretariat (Mapa) and Brazilian Agricultural Research Company (Embrapa) reported that while future export growth is forecasted, it may be at a more moderate pace than initially projected, reflecting the evolving dynamics of the mango industry.

Mango-producing regions in Peru are grappling with adverse weather conditions, particularly high temperatures, which cause significant bloom level reduction, notably in the Piura area. The low bloom level, estimated between 10% to 13% of the normal capacity, is expected to significantly impact the upcoming 2023/24 season. Peruvian mango exports for this season are projected to range from 3.4 thousand to 4.5 thousand containers, in contrast to the previous 2022/23 season with 12.14 thousand containers.

The Ministry of Agriculture of Bangladesh addressed the challenge of low mango exports, primarily attributed to non-compliance with international standards, and reported that a project is underway to enhance the production of export-grade mangoes, aiming to tap into the significant global demand for the fruit. Mango exports will continue for an additional 15 to 20 days this year. While the country annually produces around 2.5 million metric tons (mt) of mangoes, export quantities remain notably lower. Efforts are being made to improve this situation, as demonstrated by recent exports to countries such as the United Kingdom (UK), Italy, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).