In the span of one-and-a-half to two weeks, the mango market has completely shifted. "We've come from a period when Brazil dominated the market for a long time, with Peru also supplying a significant volume, but that has now changed," says Sander Moret of Hars&Hagebauer. "Brazil is no longer in the market, supply from Piura is winding down, and we're seeing Peru's export volumes decrease significantly."
"In addition, there have been numerous logistical issues. There was already limited cargo space available, and shipments have faced significant delays due to storms and even port closures. As a result, arrivals have been highly irregular recently. This has led to an empty mango market with unusually high prices we haven't seen in a long time," the importer explained.
"It remains uncertain what volumes we can expect in the coming weeks. However, indications suggest there will be slightly more volume on the market during weeks 6 to 8. After that, supply is expected to gradually decrease, and we are anticipating a smooth transition between Peru and the Ivory Coast. The harvest in the Casma region is not expected to end excessively early, and flowering in Côte d'Ivoire is in full swing. The Ivorian season is expected to begin around arrival week 17," Sander added.
From a quality perspective, he notes, there are a few issues in the mango market. "Due to water shortages in Piura, mangoes on the tree have ripened slightly earlier than usual. As a result, the fruits are arriving somewhat riper than we're accustomed to. However, the quality is good, and there are no significant problems."
For more information:
Sander Moret
Hars&Hagebauer
Celeryweg 90 F
2988 DG Ridderkerk
Tel: +31 180 745 100
sander@harshagebauer.nl
www.harshagebauer.nl