● Live · Jun 29, 2026
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The U.S. mango market is as tight as it's been in years — fewer Mexican boxes, prices sharply higher

Mexican mango production is running well below historical levels, creating one of the tightest supply periods the U.S. market has seen in recent years. While mangoes are still available, the reduced output has eliminated most promotional opportunities and driven prices significantly higher.

This is a meaningful update from prior coverage, which focused on cold spring weather cutting blooms in Nayarit and South Sinaloa. This story confirms the supply reduction is now being felt directly at the market level — with pricing and promotional availability both affected. Demand, notably, has not softened to match the lower supply.

Buyers and category managers should expect limited ability to run deep promotions on mangoes heading into peak summer. Worth monitoring whether Peruvian or other origin fruit can partially backfill volume as the Mexican season winds further down.

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