The Indian mango season is coming up very shortly. For one exporter, the focus is on three varieties, says Himant Chavda, chairman for Indian produce exporter Krish International: "Our mango export season will initially be at the starting stage around the 15th of March. From that point, I expect trade to really pick up in the first week of April. At Krish, we mainly export three varieties of mangoes; the Kesar mango, the Alphonso mango and the Badami mango. Due to their unique tastes, these varieties are always on the higher side of the demand. Although all markets around the world always welcome the mangoes from India, our main markets are mostly found in Europe, Canada, the USA and the Gulf countries."
According to Chavda, good weather has meant production is higher compared to last season. "Fortunately, the weather this year clearly favored the mango production, not only increasing volumes but also allowing us to start the season slightly earlier. The production from our mango crops is higher than last season, and basically all scenarios are looking good in terms of volumes as well as the quality, thanks to the favorable weather."
Just as freight rates were finally going down after Covid-19, the situation in the Red Sea has turned things upside down again, Chavda states: "As one could expect, the Red Sea crisis affects all logistics and due to the long transit time by sea, much cargo has been diverted to air shipment. This will in turn lead the air freight rates to increase, impacting the overall mango prices. However, our buyers seem to be used to it, after Covid-19, they understand this kind of situation very well."
Overall, Chavda expects a successful mango season ahead of him. "This year, we are very hopeful for the best season compare to the last one. We're seeing good quality on the mangoes and volumes will start increasing by a lot from the first week of April on. The market also seems to be stable and steady, which is always good for business. With all of these factors in mind, we have everything we need to make this a successful season for us," he concludes.
For more information:
Himant Chavda
Krish International
Tel: +917878119473
Email: hemantchavda_1@yahoo.co.in
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