U.S. mango imports to dip in September

The organization said that shipments from the three Latin American countries currently harvesting – Mexico, Haiti and Brazil – are expected to be 9% lower year-on-year until week 40.

Historical volumes (in KG) of mangoes in the US Market

Source: USDA Market News via Agronometrics.
(Agronometrics users can view this chart with live updates here)

In total, this year through week 40 the NMB is forecasting the three countries to ship 85.2m boxes, compared to 88.1m shipped over the same period last year

Volume from Mexico – by far the biggest producer – for the season is projected to be about 3% lower year-on-year. Haiti is expected to see a 33% surge, while Brazil’s volumes are expected to be flat.

There are currently two main mango varieties available in the market: Kent (45%) and Keitt (43%), according to the NMB. There are also limited supplies of Tommy Atkins, Ataulfo/Honey, Manila Rosa and Madame Francis

In terms of sizing, 46% of Keitt are Extra Large, 51% are Large and 3% are Small. Meanwhile, 26% of Kent are Extra Large, 60% are Large and 14% are Small

The USDA is has been reporting higher FOB prices of Kent mangoes from Mexico arriving through Nogales and Texas. Through Nogales, in the week ended August 15 they were US$3.75 per box compared to US$3.63 last year, while through Texas they were US$4.38 compared to US$3.79.

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