15% increase planned for mango exports

Guatemala is the 5th largest producer of mangoes in Latin America and production continues to increase, this year's exports will grow by 15% in volume.

 

 

 

According to data from the Mango Committee that is part of AGEXPORT, it is planned to export this year 45 million pounds (20 411 tonnes) of mangoes, 15% more than the 39 million pounds (17 690 tonnes) exported last year.

 

 

 

This year the harvest of mangoes began in February, with the Ataulfom variety, about 2 weeks earlier than last year. Then in early March, the variety Tommy Atkins and finally the late varieties Kent and Keitt will be harvested in April and May.

 

 

 

According to the country's professionals, the Keitt variety is now often chosen for new plantings. Because of its high productivity and its good adaptation to the country's climatic conditions.

 

 

 

Guatemala's fresh mangoes are exported to the United States, Canada, Europe and Chile.