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Eryvan Pires of Fruitmarket:

EU: Movement starting on mango market

The mango market at the moment is in a 'warming up phase' according to Eryvan Pires of Fruitmarket. "There are various origins on the market. Besides that there are volumes from Brazil, Costa Rica and Peru, Ivory Coast and Mali have also started the new season. Despite all this there are still only few numbers in total and the situation is quiet. Additionally there is quite some difference in demand, quality and prices of the various varieties, which are on offer," he mentions.



End of April Eryvan Pires visited Senegal. All photographs were taken there

At the moment the Brazilian varieties Palmer, Tommy and Keitt are on the market. Also the Peruvian Kent are still available, but that is only a small share. From Costa Rica the varieties Tommy and Keitt are arriving at the moment. Ivory Coast and Mali supply the variety Kent and limited volumes Amelie. According to the trader the prices of Kent and Keitt are 50 cents to 1.00 euro higher. The West Africans obtain better prices because the new season only just started. The Brazilian Tommy also has a higher price than the Costa Rican Tommy's. This is mainly the result of quality and colour. The difference is not very great and does not apply everywhere, but sometimes one can obtain better prices here or there for Brazilian fruit. The maximum difference is about 25 to 50 cents."
 


On the local Brazilian market low prices are being paid according to the trader. "This mostly the result of the small demand from Europe in April."
 


Ivory Coast and Mali: "Season looks good"
The importer says that the season in the Ivory Coast and Mali has only just started and looks good. "The quality in both countries is good and the season looks promising. From Senegal, the last West African country exporting to Europe the mangoes are expected later. "That is because of extremely high temperatures during the flowering stage. Therefore volumes will also be less. I was in Senegal: there are still only a few mangoes on the trees, but they are of good quality."


Mangoes from Senegal: Later because of extreme heat 

He is positive about the coming period. "Already today there is more movement in the market. Various supermarkets have various sizes on special offer. With the new season from the Ivory Coast it looks as if May will become a better month for mangoes."
 


For more information:
Eryvan Leal Pires
Fruitmarket Agribusiness BV
192-120, Lichtenauerlaan
3062ME Rotterdam, Netherlands
Ph: +31 10 340-0125
Skype: eryvan
www.fruitmarket.nl
 
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