Data from Global Trade Tracker reveals that Turkey imported over 1,000 tons of mangoes from Egypt from July 2024 to February 2025, valued at $1.11 million. This reflects a marked increase over previous seasons, with a fourfold rise from last season and nearly eightfold from the 2022/23 season. The compound annual growth rate of mango exports over the last four years is 140%.
Turkey is among the top seven destinations for Egyptian mango exports, following the Gulf countries, the UK, and Morocco. The main export period spanned August to November, driven by Turkey's demand for imported fruits due to limited local production. October saw the peak, with Egypt exporting 339 tons, setting a new monthly record.
In the 2021/22 season, Turkey's main mango suppliers were Brazil, Peru, South Africa, and Côte d'Ivoire. However, in 2022/23, imports from South Africa and Côte d'Ivoire declined, allowing Burkina Faso and Egypt to boost their exports. The 2023/24 season witnessed a 70% production drop in Peru due to Hurricane El Niño, enabling Egypt to strengthen its market position.
This season, Peru's production recovery has increased global mango supply, leading to lower prices and higher Turkish import volumes. Despite this, Egypt's high yield and logistical advantages have sustained export growth. By February, Egyptian mangoes comprised 34.3% of Turkey's imports.
While Egypt's market share may decrease with Brazil and Peru's recovery, it has capitalized on the temporary drop in Peruvian supplies, solidifying its position. Egypt exports only internationally recognized mango varieties, while local varieties, known as "real mangoes," remain unexported due to their delicate nature.
Source: EastFruit