Unseasonal Rains Hit Alphonso Mango Production; Output Drops To 25% In Konkan

It appears that the mango season has not begun positively. The unseasonal rains across the Konkan belt have severely disrupted the Alphonso mango season this year, cutting down the production to early 25% of the usual levels. Read on to know more about the development.

Rain Affects Mango Production In Konkan Belt

As per a report by the Hindustan Times, unseasonal rains across the Konkan belt have majorly disrupted the Alphonso mango season this year, slashing the production to 25% of the usual levels. The drop in production has triggered a supply crunch, now evident in wholesale arrivals, pricing trends, and export flows.

The disruption is due to the rains during the important flowering and fruit-setting stages between December and February, followed by mild showers in March. Furthermore, the season’s delay of nearly two to three weeks has further diminished the market’s supply of Alphonsos.

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Alphonso Mango Cost Increases

The unseasonal rains have resulted in reduced inflow, which has led to a rise in mango prices. As per the news portal, the wholesale rates of Alphonso mangoes are currently ranging between ₹2,000 and ₹6,000 per box, depending on size and quality, with premium-grade fruit ranging from ₹5,500 to ₹6,000 per box.

To bridge the supply gap, mangoes from Southern states have started arriving in enormous volumes. Other mango varieties are sold at lower prices, Badami at ₹80-₹110 per kg and Lalbagh at ₹70-₹100 per kg, while others are being sold at ₹100 and ₹200. As per the portal, the sharp fall in production is expected to shorten this season too. According to traders handling mango arrivals from the Konkan belt, supplies from Devgad and Sindhudurg are likely to decline after May 10, while production from the Ratnagiri belt will be available only until May 25.