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Ecuador is currently at the height of its mango export season, with Peru building momentum to take the lead through early 2026.
US importers are entering their peak offshore mango season with the seasonal shift in the global supply lines.
Ecuador is currently operating at full speed, and weekly shipments are expected to reach 1.7 million boxes during the second half of November. Total projected shipments stand at 14 million boxes for the season, slightly below 2024’s volume. Shipments will begin winding down in early December and finish by the end of the year.
Peru, the largest offshore supplier to the US, has started its season gradually, with 168,000 boxes shipped by the end of week 43. Volumes are expected to climb steadily through December, reaching 2.5 million boxes per week by early January. The season will peak through the first month of 2026, with total shipments projected at 23.2 million boxes, down 21 percent from last year’s record.
With a smooth handoff from Ecuador to Peru, US markets are well-positioned for steady mango availability through the winter months.
Mexico, the dominant supplier to the US, just closed out a historic season, with exports reaching 95.6 million boxes, the highest volume on record. The North American country continues to supply smaller volumes of irradiated fruit, which now account for ten percent of its total shipments, adding to this year’s 10 million boxes, up sharply from 2.75 million in 2021.
Meanwhile, Brazil is nearing the end of its season with two to three weeks left. Despite early concerns about tariffs, consumer demand held steady even as prices rose, allowing Brazil to ship an expected 9.5 million boxes, comparable to last year’s total.
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Last year was an off season with production of about 8 million boxes of mangoes. This year Ecuador is exporting a total of 15 million boxes.
The primary mango variety exported from Ecuador is Tommy Atkins, accounting for approximately 60% of shipments.
Two years ago, Ecuador’s exported 14 million boxes, with the recent increase coming from both higher production and the entry of new companies into the export market.
Sembriexport has exported 1.8 million boxes of mangoes this seaon with nearly all of its volume going to the U.S. This is in line with the national trend, as 97% of Ecuador’s mango exports are destined for the U.S., with the rest going to Canada and other countries.
Ecuadorian mango production has climbed from 12 million to 15 million boxes over the past six to seven years, reflecting a steady rise in Ecuador’s export business.
Since Peru, Mexico, and Brazil, compete in the same markets as Ecuador Sembriexport sees a need to export to other markets as well.
Significant developments have taken place from leading exporting regions, particularly Ecuador and Peru, as the mango export market transitions into 2025. The National Mango Board’s latest crop report gives important insights into what is taking place.
Ecuador has concluded its mango season, a key component of its agricultural export industry. In contrast, Peru is actively engaged in the harvest and packing phases of its mango production.
Currently, the predominant mango variety being exported to the U.S. market is Kent, accounting for 99% of total mango shipments. Though the Kent variety dominates, there is also a limited supply of other types, including Tommy Atkins, Ataulfo, and Keitt.
This focus on the Kent variety highlights consumer preferences and the market’s responsiveness to demand.
For the week ending December 28, 2024, approximately 1,095,200 boxes of mangos were shipped:
- Ecuador contributed around 34,200 boxes, resulting in a total seasonal volume of 14,702,282 boxes.
- Peru shipped approximately 1,061,000 boxes, bringing its seasonal total to 11,153,072 boxes.
Looking ahead, projections for mango shipments from week 1 (January 4, 2025) to week 5 (February 1, 2025) indicate a significant anticipated increase of about 59% year-over-year. This growth is driven by expected arrivals from mid January though mid February.
Specifically, Ecuador’s agrarian output for 2024 is forecast to increase by approximately 127% compared to 2023, and by 7% relative to 2022. Meanwhile, Peru’s 2024 mango season is projected to rise by around 209% over 2023, though it is expected to be 16% lower than in 2022.
A 5 percent decline in mango volume from Ecuador as being forecast from last season.
The Mango Ecuador Foundation reports last season there were about 13 million boxes exported, but this year it is expected to be around 12.4 million boxes. Approximately 80 percent of production is exported to the U.S., with most of the rest going to Canada, Europe, Mexico and Chile.
The main factor behind this decline is the weather, especially the low temperatures in growing regions over recent months. In addition, the industry is experiencing an off-bearing year, he said.
The peak export weeks are expected to be the last half of November. Peak shipments are forecast to be flatter than normal. Although there will be a volume peak, it will be less of a peak than in previous seasons.
With Mexico finishing up earlier than normal, which created an attractive window for Brazilian mangoes, a good transition without any oversupply in the market is expected. The main varieties produced by Ecuador are Ataulfo, Tommy Atkins, Kent, and Keitt.