India is the largest producer of mango contributing to 50% of the world’s total production. Especially, in India there are more than 1000 mango varieties that are used for both table and processing varieties. However, the demand for processed mango products like mango puree and concentrate is on the rise. Alphonso and totapuri are the two major varieties used in the mango processing industry. Other varieties like Neelam, Kesar and Raspuri are processed in small quantities.
As we enter the 2024 mango season in India, we wish to share the insights of the Alphonso and totapuri crops, drawing from the expertise of our agronomist team. The peak mango season starts from April -June and the harvesting season begins in the second week of May. This mango crop report 2024 encompasses the current state of mango crop, expected yield, price, region overview and prevailing weather conditions.
Alphonso mango crop 2024 – Region overview and weather conditions
Fruit sourcing regions: Karnataka and Tamil Nadu
- Karnataka: Karnataka has relatively better crop availability this year, thanks to good rainfall and larger cultivation regions. However, the total production is still lower than last year due to poor fruit setting.
- Tamil Nadu: In Tamil Nadu, the crop availability is lower compared to the previous year, and the crop is uncertain. The persistent extreme heat has led to continued fruit drop, further reducing the availability of the crop.
- The predicted availability of fruits for processing is expected to be 40-50%, Whereas last year’s availability was around 80%.
Impact of weather on yield, price and quality
- Yield: This year, the overall crop availability is expected to be 15-20% lower than last year due to reduced rainfall during flowering and mist during fruit set.
- Price: The price is anticipated to increase by 5-10% compared to last year fueled by increased demand in the fresh fruit market.
- Quality: Alphonso mangoes exhibit a good brix level this year due to less water content in the fruit. The colour and flavour of the product are good.
Totapuri crop – Region overview and weather conditions
Fruit sourcing region: Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh
- Tamil Nadu: Tamil Nadu’s crop is lower compared to last year due to late flowering & heat waves during the fruit-setting stage. Also, dry weather without rainfall for the last 5 months is not helping the growth of the fruit.
- Andhra Pradesh: In Andhra Pradesh (specifically Chittoor and kodur districts), the yield is lower than last year due to very little monsoon rainfall resulting in reduced flowering and increased vegetative growth.
- Unusually, low monsoon rains this year also led to high pest attacks like Thrips and Hopper’s pest on the flowers resulting in low fruit settings across all regions.
Impact of weather on yield, price and quality
- Yield: The crop yield is forecasted to decrease by 40-50% compared to last year. This decline can be attributed to high temperatures and low rainfall which resulted in fruits dropping during the fruit setting and development stage.
- Price: The price of totapuri fruit is likely to rise by 30-40% due to less crop availability and fresh market demand.
- Quality: This year, the totapuri fruit size is expected to be smaller in size due to less rainfall. However, the brix level is expected to be good due to the low water content in the fruit. If there is rainfall in the upcoming month, the fruit size and the fruit are expected to maintain its good colour and flavour.
We will begin our production in the second week of May. Here is the list of products we offer this mango season 2024.
Alphonso mango puree
- Brix: 16 Deg
- Packing: Aseptic Alphonso mango pulp is packed aseptically in pre-sterilized aseptic bags placed with poly-liner in food-grade epoxy painted (inside) open-top MS drum.
- Product Net weight: 215 kgs / Drum
- Gross weight: 18MT (80 drums in 20 FCL)
- Shelf life: 24 months from the date of manufacturing
Totapuri mango puree
- Brix: 14 Deg
- Packing: Aseptic Totapuri mango pulp is packed aseptically in pre-sterilized aseptic bags placed with poly-liner in food-grade epoxy painted (inside) open-top MS drum.
- Product Net weight: 215 kgs / Drum
- Gross weight: 18MT (80 drums in 20 FCL)
- Shelf life: 24 months from the date of manufacturing
Totapuri mango Concentrate
- Brix: 28 Deg
- Packing: Aseptic Totapuri mango concentrate is packed aseptically in pre-sterilized aseptic bags placed with poly-liner in food-grade epoxy painted (inside) open-top MS drum.
- Product Net weight: 228 kgs / Drum
- Gross weight: 18MT (80 drums in 20 FCL)
- Shelf life: 24 months from the date of manufacturing
IQF Alphonso mango (Dice and Chunks)
- Brix: 13-16 Deg
- Packing: IQF Alphonso dice/ chunks are packed in 10 kg bulk packs in food-grade LDPE bags packed in 5-ply corrugated cartons. Up to 2300 cartons.
- Gross weight: 23MT (80 drums in 20 FCL)
- Shelf life: 24 months from the date of manufacturing at –18°C
IQF Totapuri mango (Dice and Chunks)
- Brix: 9-11 Deg
- Packing: IQF Totapuri dice/chunks are packed in 10 kg bulk packs in food-grade LDPE bags packed in 5-ply corrugated cartons. Up to 2300 cartons.
- Gross weight: 23MT (80 drums in 20 FCL)
- Shelf life: 24 months from the date of manufacturing at –18°C
Conclusion
The yield in mango season 2024 is less than last year due to inadequate rainfall. The lower yield is just not related to the processing varieties, but also applicable to other table varieties. As a result, there will be a steep price increase on Alphonso and totapuri processed products. (Puree, concentrate and IQF). Mango season 2024 seems to be a rough year for both mango processors and farmers as the crop yield is reduced by 30-40% for the totapuri crop alone. The main reason for this shortage is due to the inadequate rainfall during monsoon and extreme heat. The processed varieties are predominantly sourced in the southern region of India which faces an extreme heat heave during summer.