Mango prices have tumbled sharply across major producing states in India due to a bumper harvest and early harvesting triggered by monsoon forecasts, leaving growers and traders grappling with significant losses.
In Uttar Pradesh, the country’s largest mango-producing state, prices of the popular Dasehri variety have dropped by nearly a third, from ₹60 per kg last year to ₹40–₹45 per kg. This comes on the back of an estimated 35 lakh metric tonnes (MT) harvest this season, up from 25 lakh MT last year, thanks to near-perfect flowering, according to the Mango Growers Association of India.
“Farmers harvested early, fearing fruit damage from the anticipated early monsoon. With a glut in the market, there’s little chance of price recovery in the near term,” said S Insram Ali, president of the association.
In Andhra Pradesh, Totapuri mango farmers in Chittoor and Tirupati districts are facing similar distress. Prices have crashed due to delayed procurement by mango pulp factories, which are reportedly holding unsold stock from last year. “Pulp makers have not started buying yet, compounding farmers’ woes,” said Sudhir Reddy, a mango trader from Tirupati.
West Bengal, another major mango-growing state, has also witnessed a steep price fall. Top-quality mangoes are now selling at ₹45–₹50 per kg, compared to ₹80 per kg last year. “Early plucking and good yields have led to oversupply,” said Kolkata-based trader Prasanta Pal.
India, which accounts for nearly half of global mango production, saw an overall output of 25 million MT in 2024. Uttar Pradesh alone contributes about 20% of the country’s total mango production.
With monsoon-driven harvest decisions and supply chain bottlenecks at play, stakeholders are urging state support to stabilize prices and safeguard grower incomes during this high-yield season.