Here's how much U.S. imports and consumption of mangoes has changed over time
The U.S. imports virtually all its fresh mango supply, and both imports and per capita consumption are growing over time, according to USDA numbers.
Per capita retail availability of fresh mangoes grew from 2.1 pounds in 2010 to 3.5 pounds in 2021, according to the USDA, more than double the retail per capita availability of 1.7 pounds in 2000.
Mexico was by far the leading mango supplier to the U.S. in 2023. U.S. imports of Mexican mangoes were valued at $476.3 million in 2023, which accounted for 63% of the total U.S. mango import value that year.
Following Mexico, leading suppliers of mangoes to the U.S. in 2023 were Peru (19% of total import value), Brazil (8%) and Ecuador (4%).
U.S. imports of Mexican mangoes have steadily increased in value, up from $191 million in 2010 to $476 million in 2023.
By volume, Mexican mangoes accounted for 66% of total U.S. import mango volume in 2023.
U.S. imports of Mexican mangoes totaled 419,930 metric tons in 2023, the USDA said. By month, U.S. imports of Mexican mangoes peaked in May, topping 71,600 metric tons.
Mexican mango shipments were strongest from March through September, peaking from April through August.
By month, Mexico's share of U.S. mango 2023 import volume was:
- January — 17%.
- February — 26%.
- March — 64%.
- April — 74%.
- May — 81%.
- June: — 91%.
- July — 95%.
- August — 97%.
- September — 66%.
- October — 17%.
- November — 15%.
- December — 16%.
