Mexico's mango season is nearing its end, with the final shipments leaving Sinaloa, mainly of the Kent and Keitt varieties. "The season will end in some 15 to 20 days and we won't have Mexican mangoes on international markets again until January 2026, when production resumes in the south of the country," stated Yamil Gómez Cid, the national phytosanitary coordinator of the Mexican Mango Exporters Association (EMEX).
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2025 has been a year marked by uncertainty and weather challenges. According to Gómez Cid, "in the south there were atypical rains that affected flowering and, therefore, production." Added to this were tariff threats from the United States, which caused concern in the sector: "For some days there was a decrease in operations, but fortunately the situation was resolved in a few days," he says.
Weather phenomena were also observed, though they had no major impacts. "Two hurricanes passed near the producing areas, but did not directly affect the crop. However, we continue to monitor these phenomena, which pose an increasing risk," he adds.
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Overall, the season is ending with positive results. Exports are estimated to have grown by 2% to 5% over the previous year. The United States remains the main destination, although shipments to other markets, such as Canada and Europe, are also increasing.
The production of Ataulfo ended weeks ago, and the only thing remaining now are the last shipments of Kent and Keitt from the northwest. "As of September, there will be no more Mexican mango in the international market. The sector is taking this break to evaluate figures and prepare for the next season," Gómez stated.
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Upcoming regulations on the use of agrochemicals in Mexico are generating expectations in the sector. "Authorities are about to issue a regulation to eliminate all red-band products, the most toxic ones, which will force producers to adjust their management schemes," Gómez Cid said.
As the season ends, Mexico is temporarily stepping back from the international mango market, giving way to other origins like Brazil, and gearing up for a new production cycle in January 2026.
For more information:
Yamil Gómez Cid
Asociación de Exportadores de Mangos de México (EMEX)
México
Tel: +52 33 1527 4889
Email: [email protected]
https://mangoemex.com/
