The supply of mangoes is increasing weekly now that more countries such as Nicaragua, Mexico, Guatemala, the Dominican Republic, and Costa Rica are in production. "The supply at this time is lower compared to last year with some variations at the regional level," says Ana Paula Jacome of dVida, adding that the main varieties they distribute are the Tommy Atkins followed by Kent. "However, mango supply is increasing week by week."
Mexico: "In Mexico, some producers have experienced delays in their production due to challenges in the industry because of adverse weather conditions during the flowering stage," says Jacome, adding that the season started in February and predicts it may go until the end of September. Indeed, producers note that the biggest challenge is the unpredictability of the weather and how it affects the harvest season supply. With extreme weather such as drought and/or heavy rains continuing, shifts in the timing of mango seasons are also expected to continue.
The team at dVida reports that the mango supply is increasing week by week.
Like other seasons, Mexico's substantial volume is expected to add to the overall increasing supply. In Mexico, the season begins in Oaxaca and Chiapas and then continues north along Guerrero, Michoacan, Jalisco, Nayarit, and Sinaloa.
Guatemala: The 2024 mango season in Guatemala started on time and it's expected that it will go until the beginning of June. "Our current supply comes from the Southwest region of Guatemala, Retalhuleu which makes up 45 percent of the total national mango production in Guatemala," says Jacome. The region specializes in varieties like Tommy Atkins, Haden, Kent, and Keitt.
"As prices begin to drop and supply begins to increase, the demand will respond," says Jacome.
Meanwhile, to meet this supply, mango has established a steady demand over the years, and consumption is anticipated to keep increasing as the fruit becomes more affordable and thus more accessible. "As prices begin to drop and supply begins to increase, the demand will respond," says Jacome. "Although supply has been low, Nicaragua, Guatemala, and Mexico's production is beginning to fill in the gaps in supply. As we move closer to warmer weather and the summer, we expect consumption to increase. Tropical fruit and the sun seem to have a positive relationship as people seek a healthy refreshment/snack to cool off."
All of this means prices are currently decreasing on mangoes and may continue to do so. In the last month, the price has decreased by approximately 25 percent. "Other countries are now producing more mango so there is more product and competition in the market, especially with Mexico as they are a critical mango producer. We expect this to level the price of mango," says Jacome.
For more information:
Ana Paula Jacome
dVida
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www.dvidaco.com