There is not much going on in the mango market. According to a trader there are only a few volumes arriving from Brazil at the moment. "Between 40 and 50 containers are arriving, but that is just the sum total of it. Also Puerto Rico is not doing too well and from the West Coast of Africa there is only the occasional shipment. There is absolutely no oversupply. There is just no interest" is his conclusion.
Also the prices are disappointing. The very cheapest are 2,80. Average prices are
slightly higher between 3 and 4 euro and all varieties are available within this range. Higher amounts are shown on official quotations up to 4,50 but nobody sells at the amount."
What is the reason for this difficult mango market? "People just do not want them. I cannot think of another reason. "It cannot be because of the summer fruit. From this volumes are only now becoming available. With all fruit there is quite a decrease. Vegetables on the other hand are doing a lot better."
What is the reason for this difficult mango market? "People just do not want them. I cannot think of another reason. "It cannot be because of the summer fruit. From this volumes are only now becoming available. With all fruit there is quite a decrease. Vegetables on the other hand are doing a lot better."
He expects the negative mango situation to continue for a while. "It is getting less all the time till about August I think. It is striking that on the local Brazilian market consumption is very high. Nevertheless volumes are coming this way. Of course it is not infinite there. And of course varieties, which are not eaten there, are coming here."