The lightest volume in Mexican mango shipments to the U.S. in recent years is occurring as production continues to fall well below historical levels. While mangos remain available, reduced production has limited promotional opportunities and pushed prices sharply higher, according to Continental Fresh of Miami, FL.
Volumes from Mexico are down substantially compared to a normal year. Recent production in one week ran about 44 percent below the same week last year. Shortages are being felt throughout the supply chain.
The smaller crop is primarily the result of poor flowering and unfavorable weather conditions earlier in the season, particularly across western Mexico, where several key production regions have harvested significantly fewer boxes than expected.
At present, Mexico is the only significant origin supplying fresh mangos to the U.S. market, leaving buyers with few alternatives. As a result, growers and shippers are carefully managing inventories to fulfill existing retail and foodservice commitments rather than pursuing additional spot market opportunities.