NASHVILLE, Tenn. (RFD News) — Mexican mango growers are reportedly slowing harvests after a sudden price breakdown, even though broader supply data recently pointed toward fewer mangoes and stronger values. Mango World Magazine publisher Will Cavan reports consignment sales overwhelmed some channels and pushed returns below production and transportation costs.
The warning conflicts with earlier industry fundamentals. National Mango Board projections showed Mexican shipments finishing about 14 percent below last season, while combined near-term supplies from major origins were expected to fall 27 percent.
USDA market data also showed Mexican mango prices running 63 percent above last year during late June. Another industry report described farm-gate prices as nearly tripling amid weather-related production losses.
The contradiction may reflect regional timing rather than a nationwide collapse. Perishable fruit shipped on consignment can flood individual terminals quickly, causing spot prices to plunge despite lower seasonal production.
Growers will watch Los Mochis harvest volumes, terminal prices, and firm-price contracts. Better inventory coordination could prevent short-term oversupply from erasing gains created by a smaller crop.
