According to Mauro, Guatemala began shipping mangoes as scheduled in week 10. “The season has been successful up to now (week 14), when the markets have started to soften up, particularly on the small sizes (10's & 12's). With light supplies from Mexico, the mild US winter (except for a few super storms up north), and with the start of spring in North America the mango market should be a decent one this season.”
There are conflicting reports about Mexico's supplies. “Some border mango importers/distributors in Texas and Arizona are projecting light supplies for April and a much larger crop by May. If this were to be the case, Guatemala might finish off early without crossing paths with heavy Mexican mango volumes”, explains Mauro.
Mauro says: “Suazo Agro International, has brought in about 100,000 cartons from its representation CYAFSA of Zacapa in Guatemala. Up till now the fruit has been of good quality and there have not been any rejections due to bad conditions of the fruit. Which we don’t hope to have at all.”
As the season continues, Guatemala must decide whether or not to continue exporting the small sizes (10’s and 12’s) to increase the overall sales average. “We know that it’s better to export what the market is asking for instead of focusing on what the trees produce. It’s always a dilemma that growers/exporters have, but experience has taught us that sometimes it’s better to ship less and earn more”, concludes Mauro.
More information:
Mauro Suazo
Suazo Agro International, LLC
Global Produce Procures, Supply-Chain Developers & Agribusiness Consultants.
M: +954 773 3491
Tel/Fax: + 954 906 8683
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