SOURCE: Fruit Today
Ángel Gamarra, president of the Peruvian mango association Promango, explained that climate fluctuations across various regions have led to a delayed start of the 2025/2026 mango season in Piura. At the same time last year (2024/2025), flowering had already reached 30%. Therefore, it is possible that fruit from this region will not reach the market until October, with peak production anticipated in mid-December and throughout January.
Regarding water availability, Gamarra stated that according to Peru’s National Meteorology and Hydrology Service (Senamhi), no water shortages are expected for the 2025/2026 season. The San Lorenzo reservoir currently holds a sufficient water volume.
Gamarra also pointed to the possibility of alternate bearing in the 2025/2026 season, due to phenotypic and genotypic factors. The high production in 2024/2025 has led to some nutrient deficiencies in the mango trees.
However, Iván Vílchez, president of the Association of Peruvian Mango Producers and Exporters (APEM), considers it too early to make definitive statements about production and export volumes for the 2025/2026 season. While temperatures in recent weeks have provided favorable conditions for flowering, he emphasized the need for continued monitoring in the coming weeks.