In August, the profitability of Tommy Atkins mango in the São Francisco Valley, an important region between the Brazilian states of Bahia and Pernambuco, was higher than that of Palmer. Overall production of both varieties in the Valley was lower in August 2025 compared to the same period in 2024 due to reduced yields. Average yields reached 25.8 tons per hectare for Palmer and 17.8 tons per hectare for Tommy.
According to Hortifrúti/Cepea collaborators, production costs showed little change, remaining close to July levels. With both varieties recording yield declines and stable costs, selling prices became the decisive factor for profitability differences.
For Tommy, a tighter supply in August, particularly in the final weeks of the month, resulted in average prices 36% higher than in July. This increase lifted profitability for growers in the Valley to US$0.19 per kilogram, representing an 85% rise from the previous month. In contrast, Palmer prices fell by 26% on average, leading to a 60% decline in profitability to around US$0.08 per kilogram.
Looking ahead, growers anticipate that yields may increase. However, profit margins could tighten for both varieties as a higher national supply is expected to exert downward pressure on prices.
Source: HF Brasil
