In many parts of the country, including Uttar Pradesh, mango prices are seeing a huge decline this year. The most affected has been affected on popular varieties like Dashari, which has now been priced from Rs 60 per kg to Rs 40–45 per kg. Farmers and traders say that this decline is the reason for bumper production and breaking mangoes ahead of time.
40% more production in Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh, which is the largest common producing state in the country, is moving towards record production this year. According to Mangal Grocers Association of India President S Insram Ali, mango production in UP can reach about 35 million metric tonnes this year, compared to 2.5 million metric tonnes last year.
He said that this time there were 100% flowers on trees, which increased production. Also, the Meteorological Department had warned of premature and heavy rain, due to which farmers broke before time, so that the crop is not spoiled.
Prices may fall further
Ali further said that there is no hope of increasing mango prices in the coming weeks. Good quantities are reaching mango markets and demand is low, due to which prices are buried.
Month price fell in South India too
The prices of Toparuri mangoes growing in Tirupati and Chittoor districts of Andhra Pradesh have also seen a huge decline. The reason is that mango pulp factories have not yet started purchasing mangoes from farmers.
According to a local trader, last year’s stock is still left, so factories are not buying mangoes yet. Farmers have broken mangoes early to avoid rain.
Prices were also halved in West Bengal
According to Kolkata’s common businessman Prasanta Pal, in West Bengal, mangoes of good quality are being sold from Rs 80 per kg to Rs 45–50 per kg. There too, premature breaking and high production has put pressure on prices.
India still number 1 producer
Global mango production in 2024 stood at around 2.5 million metric tonnes, with India alone with 50% production. India is followed by China (3.8 million tonnes) and Indonesia (3.6 million tonnes). Uttar Pradesh accounts for 20% of India’s total common production. Mango production across the country is bumper this year, but due to premature breaking and decrease in demand, farmers are not getting full price for their hard work. This may be good news for the common people, but it has become a big concern for farmers.
