● Live · Aug 28, 2026
Newsletter for produce professionals
← Back to Briefs

Mexico's mango season is closing out with historic losses in Nayarit — climate hit harder than anyone expected

Mexico's mango season is wrapping up with production in Nayarit and Sinaloa falling well short of initial forecasts due to severe weather conditions. According to Yamil Gómez Cid, Director General of Mangos México, the situation proved more difficult than anticipated, with the season characterized as one of historic losses for the Nayarit region specifically.

This adds important detail to the broader story of Mexico's shortened mango season — moving beyond timing to quantify the scale of damage in specific growing states. Nayarit and Sinaloa are among Mexico's most important mango-producing regions, making losses there particularly significant for overall export volume.

As Mexico exits the season short, buyers sourcing mangoes will be increasingly reliant on Brazilian and other origin supply to fill gaps. Watch for pricing pressure if Brazilian volumes or timing don't fully offset the Mexican shortfall.

◣ The Morning Brief for Produce
One read. Everything you need to start the day.
Ripe lands in your inbox before the trading day starts — terminal prices, growing region weather, and the deals and disruptions moving the industry.
  • Top industry news — named sources, cited data
  • Live terminal market prices from USDA AMS across North America
  • Growing region weather and 4-day outlook for your key sourcing areas
  • Every issue covers what changed overnight and what it means for your programs
Free forever · Daily · No spam