Mango markets across Europe and the Americas are showing mixed dynamics as seasonal transitions reshape supply and pricing. Italy reports a shift from Spanish to Brazilian fruit, with prices adjusting as the Osteen season ends, while the Netherlands sees strong prices supported by limited arrivals due to Rotterdam port strikes.
Germany is preparing for a delayed Peruvian season with lower expected volumes, while Spain's harvest has tripled from last year, creating early-season pressure on prices before demand recovers with the arrival of Keitt mangoes. South African growers await rainfall amid high temperatures that have influenced fruit colour and size. In North America, supplies from Ecuador and Peru remain below normal, keeping prices firm.
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Mexico maintains steady exports and growing demand for alternative formats, while Brazil continues to post firm prices and strong demand in key markets despite lower shipments to North America. Peru's season will start later with reduced volumes but larger fruit, and Colombia's baby mango sector is expanding into Europe following steady growth in the U.S. market.
Italy: Market in transition as Spanish season ends
The mango market in northern Italy is currently in a transitional phase, showing clear differences between imported products and Spanish mangoes. Brazil remains the leading supplier, with Palmer and Tommy varieties dominating the market. Smaller shipments also arrive from the Dominican Republic and other origins. In Europe, the Spanish Osteen season is nearing its end. This year, abundant volumes have strongly influenced market dynamics, driven by competitive prices.
Sea-freighted Brazilian mangoes, mainly Palmer and Tommy, are purchased at approximately €6–7 per box. Spanish mangoes, particularly Osteen, offer a more competitive alternative. Product packed in 7–8 kg plastic crates is purchased at €0.80–1.40 per kg, while the 4 kg crate presentation reaches an average retail price of about €2.50 per kg. Prices for air-freighted mangoes remain considerably higher. Shipments from Brazil and Peru, mainly the Kent variety, are purchased at around €35 per 6 kg box, with selling prices between €40 and €45 per box. With the end of the Spanish season, Brazil will lose its main competitor. The wholesaler expects a gradual price increase or at least stabilization unless unforeseen developments occur.
A mango grower from the province of Messina, Sicily, said: "The season started in the second week of August, and we expect to finish in less than 15 days. Due to limited volumes, we are rationing the product: About two pallets per day are shipped to only a handful of Italian customers. Currently, we are harvesting the Kent, Keitt, and Sensation varieties. Demand remains strong throughout the season as long as the product is of good quality. Mangoes are highly appealing, and the high cost of Italian fruit is justified by its organoleptic characteristics and ripening process. In fact, our selling prices are nearly double those of imported mangoes."
The Netherlands: Limited arrivals support a strong market
The Spanish mango season is nearing its end. While Spain continues to export small volumes of Keitt mangoes, the Osteen season has now fully concluded. As a result, many buyers are shifting to Brazilian mangoes, which are entering the market in larger volumes. Dutch importers report that Brazil is mainly supplying Keitt mangoes this year, with very few Kent mangoes available.
The market remains firm, partly due to the ongoing port strikes in Rotterdam, which have severely limited arrivals this week. Favorable market conditions are therefore expected to persist into next week.
Current prices stand at around €7–8 per box. However, once Brazil begins supplying higher volumes, prices are expected to fall back toward €6 per box. There are also reports that Peruvian mangoes will arrive later than usual this year, which could lead to strong December sales.
Belgium: Strikes will put pressure on the mango market
After a quiet summer, the mango market appeared to be cautiously recovering, driven by rising demand and increasing volumes from Brazil. However, recent strikes at the Port of Antwerp have caused temporary logistical delays. Ships have been left waiting, leading to growing backlogs and uncertainty around the quality and availability of the fruit. Although prices have slightly increased due to limited supply, a Belgian trader expects the market to come under pressure once the delayed shipments start arriving. Potentially with quality issues and the need for rapid sales.
Current supply mainly consists of the final Keith mangoes from Spain and some arrivals from Brazil, supplemented by smaller Brazilian volumes of Kent, Tommy, and Palmer varieties. Volumes are expected to rise in the coming weeks, but the end of the year may bring new challenges. The Brazilian season seems likely to end earlier than usual, while Peru's season is starting later, potentially leading to a temporary supply gap in December, which is a key sales period.
Germany: Peruvian season expected to bring lower volumes
Brazilian mangoes entered the German market unripe and were initially sold at €8 per box of nine. Cherry mangoes from Brazil are expected to remain available until early November, after which ready-to-eat Kent mangoes from Peru will arrive, likely in week 45. Peruvian Haden mangoes are already on the market, while many suppliers are waiting for Kent mangoes to ripen and develop their colour.
According to current market forecasts, production in northern Peru's early growing region will be 20–30% lower than usual. The first shipments from the central region around Casma are expected between mid and late January, but traders anticipate even smaller volumes there than in the north.
Spain: Large harvest pressures prices early in the season
The Spanish mango season is in its final stage, with around 75–80% of the total harvest completed in Málaga, the main growing area, followed by Granada. Osteen, the most planted variety representing about 70% of total production, has almost finished, while the first Keitt mangoes are now being harvested.
The total Spanish mango harvest will exceed 40,000 tonnes, tripling last year's volume. This created difficulties and concern within the sector at the start of the season, particularly in finding enough workers for both field and packing operations, as the Osteen harvest is concentrated within a few weeks.
Large Spanish volumes reached European markets while fruit from Egypt, Israel, and Brazil was still available. Considering that last year's volumes were at least three times lower, expectations for higher prices were not met, as supply exceeded demand. Growers without cooperative affiliations or supply programs with distributors were most affected, as auctions saw more fruit available than buyers.
Despite the oversupply, quality has been notably good, helping to support consumption, with medium sizes more prevalent this year. The market situation has now improved with the Keitt variety, where demand exceeds supply, leading to a price recovery.
South Africa: Growers await rain as heat intensifies
"It's very hot at this stage of the race, after a spring that was mild up until about a week ago," says a mango farmer from Tzaneen. "We're waiting for rain with bated breath."
The first official crop estimate is expected next month. In the 2024/2025 season, total commercial mango production reached 70,236 tons, excluding household-level production. Of this, 9% (6,445 tons) was exported, mainly to Middle Eastern markets, slightly below the 2023/2024 figure.
In the Tzaneen district, most growers anticipate a solid, possibly slightly above-average crop, though the final outcome will depend on rainfall. Reports indicate that some orchards in Hoedspruit are carrying lighter crops.
Temperatures across major production areas have been high, influencing fruit appearance. "The fruit is much redder than usual; that's the effect of a few factors, but primarily the heat," says a farmer from Kiepersol. "I think it's going to be a good year."
North America: Lower volumes and higher prices define the market
North American mango imports are currently limited, with lower volumes and stronger prices reported across major supplying countries.
Ecuador's crop is producing slightly fewer mangoes than in 2024, and harvests are running behind schedule. Colder-than-usual temperatures in August and reduced sunlight have delayed flowering, affecting both production and fruit size. As a result, little fruit is expected to reach the market before November. Last year, by late October, a considerable number of Tommy Atkins mangoes had already arrived in the United States from Ecuador, which is not the case this season.
A similar situation is being observed in Peru. After shipping exceptionally high volumes last year, the country is now facing weather-related delays and reduced output. Both Ecuador and Peru are also subject to tariffs that have contributed to higher market prices.
Elsewhere, Mexico has completed its season, while Brazil continues to ship mangoes but at lower volumes. Brazilian exports are additionally affected by the 50% U.S. import tariff, further influencing market dynamics and pricing.
Mexico: Stable exports and growing demand
The season concluded with steady results, showing no major variations in volume or price. Ataulfo remains the leading variety, with most exports directed to the U.S. and smaller volumes shipped to Europe. Demand is gradually shifting toward differentiated formats and "imperfect fruit" programs. Export flows remain stable, reaching up to 15 containers per week during peak season. Following the domestic campaign, Mexico complements its supply with Ecuadorian mangoes, which enter under tariffs ranging from 13% to 15%.
Brazil: Firm prices and strong demand in key markets
The season is progressing with greater supply, solid prices, and strong demand, particularly in Europe, where the Kent and Keitt varieties are gaining ground. Prices are around €4.30–4.50 per box in Europe and approximately €13–14 per box in the U.S. market, supported by limited availability. Pest detections have reduced shipments to North America by up to 40%, contributing to higher prices. Despite logistical challenges and pressure from rising volumes, the country reports stable quality and firm market conditions.
Peru: Delayed start and lower volumes expected
The 2025–2026 season will begin later than usual, with volumes projected to be 20–25% lower but with larger calibers and improved fruit quality. The delay is redirecting commercial strategies toward markets such as Canada, Russia, and South Korea. Prices in the U.S. are more favorable, at around €11 per box, supported by tariffs on Brazilian mangoes, while market conditions in Europe remain less attractive. The main challenge will be managing supply to prevent oversupply and control logistical costs during a season expected to extend through March–April.
Colombia: Baby mango expands into new markets
Colombian baby mango, particularly the sugar variety, has gained strong traction in the U.S. over the past three years and is now preparing to enter the European market. Production is divided into two seasons, ensuring a consistent supply. Its premium positioning, combined with high logistical costs and strict phytosanitary requirements, contributes to higher final prices. A 10% tariff has also been absorbed by consumers. With diversified packaging formats and steady growth, the country aims to strengthen its position as a supplier of exotic fruit.
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