The National Mango Board's week 31 crop report indicates that Brazil's mango season began in early August and will continue through the end of December, with an estimated production of 10.7 million boxes.

Last season in Brazil, the main mango varieties were Tommy Atkins (81%), Kent (7%), Keitt (6%), and other varieties (6%).

In the week ending August 3, Brazil shipped approximately 28,560 boxes (4 kg) of mangoes, compared to 39,984 boxes during the same period last year.

Brazil is currently in the process of harvesting and packing.

In Mexico, approximately 3,382,528 boxes were shipped in the same week. Last year, the volume was 3,633,583 boxes during this period.

Currently, Colima, Jalisco, Nayarit, Southern Sinaloa, and Northern Sinaloa in Mexico are actively harvesting and packing mangoes. The top three varieties being shipped are Kent (53%), Keitt (31%), and Ataulfo (12%). Additionally, there is a limited supply of Tommy Atkins, Manilla Rosa, Nam Doc Mai, and Manilla.

The NMB reported that mango shipments between week 32 (beginning August 10) and week 37 (ending September 14) are expected to be 9% higher than last year, with arrivals anticipated between weeks 33 and 38.