Empacadoras de Mango de Exportación (EMEX), the organisation that represents Mexico’s mango export packing facilities, has outlined its forecast for the 2015 crop – indicating that it could be a 'significant year' for the country's mango production, and for mango exports to the US.
Due to a projected increase in import volumes into the US, the National Mango Board (NMB) has said that it is working with retailers and others in the industry to encourage them to consider promotions that will help move the larger than normal volumes that are expected during the second quarter of 2015.
As of 10 April, EMEX is forecasting that Mexican mango import volumes will be approximately 36m boxes during the second quarter of the year, some 10 per cent higher when compared to approximately 33m boxes of mangos imported during the same period last year.
In addition, Mexican mango imports in the second quarter are expected to be 3 per cent higher than in 2013, the year that experienced the highest volume of Mexican mango imports on record.
“By communicating this information, we hope it will give everyone involved in the process the opportunity to plan ahead and prepare for better results,” said Manuel Michel, NMB’s executive director.
