Mango production worldwide

The rapid growth of mango production in recent years has been due to its expansion into new growing regions of the New Worlds, China and parts of Africa; the planting of regular bearing selections; and the adoption of modern field practices, which include irrigation management, control of flowering, etc. There is an estimated 3.7 million ha of mango worldwide.

Mangoes form a regular part of the diet of people in areas where the fruit is easily grown; it may be eaten ripe or green.

The mango is the most important fruit of Asia, and currently ranks fifth in the total production among major fruit crops worldwide after bananas and plantain, citrus, grapes and apples. The top five largest mango exporting countries are Mexico, India, Brazil, Peru and the Philippines with export world value at US$560.4 million.

The largest mango producing country is India, where this crop has been cultivated for 4000 to 6000 years. India produces approximately 10 million metric tons of mangoes annually, which is more than 35% of the world’s production. In 2012 India produced mango about 15.25 million metric tons out of worldwide production at 42 million metric tons.

The top five mango importing countries are the USA, the Netherlands, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Bangladesh with import valued at US$703.9 million.

According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, world mango production has increased from 16,903,407 tons in 1990 to 28,221,510 tons in 2005.

Approximately 1% of mango production is utilized for processing for juice, nectars, preserves, fruit leather, dried fruit slices, frozen pulp, and as a flavoring for baked goods, ice cream, yoghurt, etc.
Mango production worldwide

World Production and Yield

World Production and Yield
There is an estimated 3.7 million ha of mango worldwide. Mango production in 2004 was estimated at 26.6 million ton, ranked seventh in worldwide fruit production behind banana, grape, organs, apple, coconut and plantain.

The top ten mango-producing countries based on area of production include India, China, Thailand, Mexico, Indonesia, the Philippines, Nigeria, Pakistan, Guinea and Brazil.

The top five largest mango-exporting countries are Mexico, India, Brazil, Peru and the Philippines with exports worldwide valued at US$560.4 million.

The top five mango importing countries are the USA, the Netherlands, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Bangladesh with imports valued at US$703.9 million.

Fruit are available year round depending upon production location and cultivar.

Production per ha varies greatly with average yields of 2-6 t/ha being common in some regions and with highest yields reported to be 10-30 t/ha.

Average yields for productive orchards range form 22 to 25 t/ha.
World Production and Yield

Mangoes as most popular fruit in the world

Mangoes as most popular fruit in the world
Mangoes are consumed worldwide by a factor of three to one over bananas and ten to one over apples. Although mangoes are still considered to be exotic fruits in America, ranking as number 24 of the top 25 fruits consumed in the US, they are considered to be staples in India, South Asia, China, and Latin America.

There are over 2,000 different varieties of mangoes ranging in size from a few ounces to as much as four pounds. One thing they all have in common is their nutritional value; mangoes are a fantastic source of vitamins C and E, niacin, potassium, iron, and beta carotene which converts to vitamin A in the body.

The fresh, ripe mango is a very juicy and sweet fruit with a unique and delicious taste. Some mangoes have a soft and pulpy texture similar to an over-ripe plum, while others have a firmer flesh similar to that of a cantaloupe.

Mangoes are widely used in chutney, fruit bars, cereal products, juices, pies, ice creams, and even milk shakes. Although a little messy due to their high juice content, they can be enjoyed simply by slicing the fruit.

Mangoes are grown throughout the tropics but India is by far the largest producer and consumer of mangoes in the world. In fact, for more than 6,000 years, mango trees have been a status symbol in India. Behind India are other areas within South Asia and parts of Australia. It wasn't until the 19th century that mangoes were introduced to parts of Africa, South America, Hawaii, and Mexico.
Mangoes as most popular fruit in the world

World production of mango

World production of mango
The statistic shows that 50% of tropical fruit produced are mangoes. Mangoes are grown in 85 countries. It is estimated that 26.5 million tons was produced in year 2004. The total area production of mango in the world of 3.69 million hectare.

India produced half of the world production (10.8 million), followed by China (3.5 million tons), Mexico (1.5 million tons) and Thailand (1.7 million tons). In fact, the aggregated production of ten countries is responsible for roughly 80% of their entire world mango production.

However, the supplier of canned mangoes was Mexico, which held about 50% of the value and 45% of the imported volume.

In United States fruit eaters now regularly choose mangoes over apricots, cherries and plums. Americans consumers seem to prefer mangos with strong red color.

Among the best popular mango are Alphonso, Benishan and Kesar in India. It has been estimated that there are 1000 commercial varieties in India where mangoes are often called the “king of fruits”. However, international trade of mangoes in is dominated by varieties like “Keitt and “Tommy Atkins”. Mango also popular in Latin America and Malaysia.
World production of mango