We are at the crossroads of the mango campaigns, with the Peruvian season about to end and the West African season just beginning. "Peru should have finished its campaign earlier, but due to logistical problems, some containers arrived late," explains Bruno Chartier, manager of Sun7fruits, an importing company at the Rungis market.
Lower prices and sluggish consumption
The transition will be tricky due to a combination of factors. "The quality of Peruvian mangoes at the end of the season is variable, and the presence of both origins at the same time on the market gives clients more choice and encourages them to play on prices, increasing the risk of downward pressure. Finally, the consumption of mangoes is low at the moment, which could lead to a situation where supply outstrips demand over the next few days."
A market that should recover
Mango prices are currently under pressure, with levels below normal for Ivory Coast and even lower for Peru. But this situation is likely to be temporary. "Importers are speeding up the end of the Peruvian season, and supermarkets are preparing promotional operations to sell off volumes quickly. As a result, the market is expected to improve in the coming weeks."
A short season to guarantee quality
The quality of Ivorian mangoes appears to be satisfactory, even at the start of the season. "With experience, we have learned to favor a short season to avoid having a product that changes too much. This year, we will be ending the season even earlier in order to guarantee a certain level of quality."
For more information:
Bruno Chartier
Sun7Fruits
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