The Peruvian mango season in 2025 is expected to be unusual, with late flowering, smaller expected volumes, and known logistical difficulties. Nonetheless, Sunshine Peru stays hopeful.
"We are seeing 70% flowering on average," explained Keyner Gamarra, the company's general manager, noting that although the volume will be lower than last year, the calibers could be better. "Last year we harvested small fruit; this year we expect larger fruit, which could balance out the total weight exported," he added.
Sofía Wong, the commercial manager, agrees: "According to our field evaluation, we have 35% less flowering, but this does not directly result in a decrease in production. The fruit that has flowered has developed well and could be heavier than last year."
Both stress that the season now aligns more closely with a traditional calendar, following an early start in 2024 caused by unusual weather. "Last year, the unusually cold weather led to earlier flowering. This year, the opposite happened: the minimum temperatures didn't drop enough, which delayed the entire process," Gamarra explained. We expect the season to peak between weeks 3 and 5, with more substantial harvests starting from December.
At the logistical level, one of the key concerns for 2024, Sunshine Peru has implemented preventive measures. "By the end of the last season, we were already negotiating with suppliers. Currently, we have secured about 80% of the materials, such as cardboard, and shipping companies are more prepared," states the general manager. Both acknowledge that crossings with blueberries and grapes are unavoidable, but they anticipate improved coordination this year.
Regarding the market, confidence remains high. "We have verified demand, and an oversupply is unlikely, so we believe that we will be able to export all the containers without affecting prices," Gamarra stated. Sunshine Peru exported 1,245 containers last year, primarily to the USA and Europe, and has recently started exploring the Korean market, although it is still small and challenging.
Finally, the commercial manager emphasizes a strategic point: "This year, since the export windows are more spaced out, we will face less direct competition with Brazil and Ecuador, which benefits our shipments." This desynchronization may be crucial for maintaining prices and securing healthy returns for producers and exporters.
For more information:
Sofia Wong and Keyner Gamarra
Sunshine Peru
Email: [email protected]
https://www.sunshineperu.com/
