Growing regions and varieties of mangoes shifting
Volumes and varieties of mango supplies are beginning a transition from Peru to Mexico.
“Peru is shipping Kent mangoes and arrivals from Peru are expected until the second week of March,” says Rodrigo Diaz of Rio Rico, AZ-based Diazteca. After that, supplies should fully transition to Mexico.
Diazteca s Rodrigo Diaz says currently, there are already 26 percent more mango supplies coming in from Mexico.
Currently, Mexico is largely shipping Ataulfo or “Honey” mangoes Diaz estimates 70 percent of the Mexican supply are Ataulfo, though the country is also shipping Tommy Atkins and Haden mangoes. Growing regions in Mexico include largely Chiapas but also Michoacán and Oaxaca. “Compared to last year, there’s more coming in already. There’s approximately 26 percent more supplies from Mexico,” says Diaz, adding that the Honey quality is strong and it’s shipping sizes 12, 14, 18 and 20.
February 24 , 2021
The total volume of mangoes shipped to the U.S. over the next two months is expected to be 37 percent higher year-on-year, according to the National Mango Board.
The 2020 2021 Peruvian season is projected to be about 6 percent lower year-on-year. However, two other key origins are expecting increases.
The 2021 Mexican season (up to week 23 6/12/2021) is projected to be about 15 percent higher year-on-year.
Meanwhile, the 2021 Guatemalan season is projected to be about 40 percent higher year-on-year.
Peru and Mexico (Chiapas, Oaxaca & Michoacán) are currently harvesting and packing, while Guatemala is getting ready to start its season.
There are currently two main mango varieties available in the market: Kent (75 percent) and Ataulfo/Honey (17 percent). There are also limited supplies of Tommy Atkins and Haden.
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