The U.S. has suspended mango imports from the Dominican Republic, citing the need for compliance with APHIS phytosanitary recommendations. The Dominican government said it will adopt the required protocols to work toward restoring access. No timeline for resumption was specified.
The Dominican Republic is a meaningful source of mangoes for the U.S. market, and a suspension adds another layer of supply pressure on top of already-reduced Mexican mango volumes this summer. For buyers managing tropical fruit programs, this is one more variable tightening the overall mango supply picture.
Watch for APHIS guidance on the specific protocols required and how quickly the Dominican government moves to implement them. Resumption could happen relatively quickly if compliance is straightforward, but delays in phytosanitary negotiations can drag on for weeks or longer.