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India: Mango production to go up 12% this year
India
Monday 28 April 2008
Mango production in India is likely to increase by 12% to 14 million tons this year, which may lead to a marginal decline in its prices, an apex body said. "Flowering is good this year. So, we are expecting mango production to go up to 14 million tons from 12.5 million tons last year," the Mango Growers Association of India President Mr S Insram Ali said. The production of mango is expected to increase in all the major states, he added.
When asked about the prices, Mr Ali said it would be little lower than last year. Mango, known as the king of fruit, has already hit Delhi market with arrival of Safeda and Totapuri varieties from Andhra Pradesh. Mangoes are currently being sold at 2-3EUR per kg. Delhi is the largest trading centre for mangoes in the country. However, a wholesale trader said the price trend would be known only after one week when arrival from Andhra Pradesh would pick up.
When asked about the prices, Mr Ali said it would be little lower than last year. Mango, known as the king of fruit, has already hit Delhi market with arrival of Safeda and Totapuri varieties from Andhra Pradesh. Mangoes are currently being sold at 2-3EUR per kg. Delhi is the largest trading centre for mangoes in the country. However, a wholesale trader said the price trend would be known only after one week when arrival from Andhra Pradesh would pick up.
