ISHS Acta Horticulturae 455: V International Mango Symposium
THE MEXICAN MANGO INDUSTRY: QUEST FOR QUALITY |
| Authors: | J.M. Wong-Urrea, S. Ontiveros-Nuño, R.J. Avena-Bustillos, L. Ponce de León, E. Bosquéz-Molina, L.A. Cruz-García, R. Báez-Sañudo |
| Keywords: | Mangifera indica, Mexico, production, research, fruit quality |
| Abstract:
Mexico grows mangoes in over 164,582 Hectares nationwide and produce about 1'118,253 tons yearly. Domestic consumption represents approximately 88% and almost 12% is sent to foreign markets. Mango exportation has been increasing 5% yearly since 1992. Mexico exported 23'447,902 ten pounds boxes in 1993, 27'158,671 in 1994 and 29'009,784 during 1995. United States of America is the main export market, which represent 86.60, 86.45 and 83.97% of the total exported volume for 1992, 1993 and 1995 respectively. At present, Canada, Europe, Japan, New Zealand and Australia are other destinations for Mexican mango. Most exported cultivars are Haden, Tommy Atkins, Keitt and Kent, while Manila, Ataulfo and "native" selections are for domestic market. Mexico has a wide diversity in climates and can produce mangoes in a large season. Harvest of fruit for exports begins on late January or early February and ends on late September. The exporting industry is grouped in Empacadoras de Mango de Exportacion, A.C. (Mexican mango exporters association, EMEX, A.C. because its initials in Spanish), which is the liaison with Mexican and Foreign Authorities to carry out quarantine measures. EMEX has set its own quality fruit standards, based on research, education and training to improve the image of quality for Mexican mangoes. | |
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