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Mango Profile 2009-3 PDF
Mango Profile 2009-3 PDF
I. INTRODUCTION
One of the four major fruit crops grown in the Philippines is mango
(Mangifera Indica). It has been considered as the national fruit of the
country due to its several uses and rising importance and high potential
both in the local and world market. Mangoes are eaten as raw, cooked,
frozen, preserved or dried. Ripe mangoes are used for confectioneries, ice
cream, sherbet, and bakery products while unripe mangoes (usually the
Indian variety) are a good source of juice. The demand for processed
mango is increasing, as seen in the proliferation of mango products in
supermarkets and groceries.
There are several mango varieties grown in the country but Carabao
mango, known in the international market as the “Manila Super Mango,” is
the most popular. Piko and Indian varieties rank next to Carabao variety in
terms of production volume and popularity.
Mangos are a sub-tropical fruit, requiring a long hot period to properly set
the fruit. More mangos are eaten fresh than any other fruit in the world.
There are over a thousand varieties of mango. The enzymes in mangoes
are tenderizing as are the enzymes in papaya. Mangoes help to lower
cholesterol, the fiber content is a wonderful aid to digestion regularity and
they are rich in the vitamins A and C.
They provide more carotinoids than other fruits, They are also low in
calories. Ripe mangoes have a pleasant fruity aroma and will yield slightly
to pressure. Ripe mangoes may have a variety of colors, being red,
through orange, yellow, to green when ripe.
Ranking only 8th among major mango producing countries in the world in
terms of production volume, contributing 2.53% to the 34.8 Million metric
tons world production in 2008, the Philippines likewise is the 6th largest
exporter of fresh mangoes after Mexico, India, Brazil, Netherlands and
Peru.
The other top mango producing countries are India where 39.12% of the
world’s total production comes from, China with 11.4%, Thailand with 6.8%
share, Indonesia and Mexico with 5.77% and 5.32% respectively.
III. VOLUME OF PRODUCTION
Total area planted to mango continuously expanded for the period 2005-
2009 with an average growth rate of 3.5%. In 2009, area planted was
188,139 has and large production areas are found in Pangasinan with
13,819 has, Davao with 12,995 has, followed by Batangas with 11,880
has.
V. EXPORTS
Major export markets of fresh mango in terms of value were Japan (53%),
Hong Kong (35%), Korea (4%) and China (2%). For puree, USA (26%),
Hongkong (25%), Japan (18%), Korea (12%) and New Zealand (11%) are
our major destinations. The leading consumers of Philippine dried
mangoes were USA (43%), Canada (13%), Hong Kong (10%) and
Singapore (5%).
VI. COMPETITIVENESS STATUS
In the US and European market, the Philippines lagged behind with other
major exporters of mango in the world. Their far distance from the
Philippines lessens the competitiveness of our mango products due to
high transport cost. For the North American mango markets, its important
suppliers are Mexico, Brazil Peru and Guatemala. It has a very attractive
market during lean season of mango production in Mexico. But this market
also has very strict quarantine regulations in terms of diseases and pests.
As such, the Philippine mango export is limited to Guimaras Island for the
Mainland US but for Hawaii and Guam, mangoes for export can be
sourced from other areas except Palawan.
1. USA
PNRI and BPI has an on-going study to establish the effective dose of
irradiation for Philippine pests (mango pulp weevil and fruit flies) and the
quality of mango at an acceptable level.
2. AUSTRALIA
The Philippines has requested for additional Pest Free Areas. There is an
on-going project in Mindanao, specifically in Davao del Sur entitled
Improving Mango Suitability and Smallholder Income Generation in the
Philippines through Expansion of Area Freedom Certification Against
Mango Pulp and seed Weevils. The project aimed to identify additional
source areas for mango export to Australia and the study is being funded
by AusAID.
Davao del Sur has been declared area free from seed and pulp weevil by
DA. Biosecurity Australia to certify Davao del Sur as new source area.
On June 18, 2010, Biosecurity Australia advised BPI that they have
finished the assessment report on Philippine request to include Davao
del Sur as additional area source of mango.
BPI is currently reviewing the assessment report. BPI on July 15, 2010
formally requested to also include Sarangani and General Santos as new
area sources of mango.
3. TAIWAN
In 1998, the Philippines has requested for the resumption of fresh mango
export to Taiwan.
The DA has expressed that the priority commodity for the conduct of Pest
Risk Analysis by Taiwan is mango.
On April 22, 2010 BAPHIQ of Taiwan finished the PRA of mango and the
draft report has been reviewed by the experts. Taiwan requested
complete reports for disenfestations treatment of Bactrocera philippinensis
and Bactrocera correcta for further review.
BPI on May 14, 2010 informed Taiwan that Bactrocera correcta is not
present in the Philippines.
4. CHILE
Chile has already agreed to sign the Working Scheme for the Export of
Philippine mango to Chile submitted by BPI. Signing of the representative
of Ministry of Agriculture of Chile will commence the export of mango.
(Status: Waiting for the signed protocol agreement)
The Protocol specify that Chile will allow the entry of Philippine mango
from all growing areas except Palawan as long as it undergoes Vapor
Heat Treatment.
5. JAPAN
All mango shipments to Japan must not exceed the MRLs requirement of
0.05 ppm for chlorphyrifos cypermethrin and profenofos. BPI-NPAL
conducts regular monitoring of the above pesticide residues in all
shipments of mangoes for export to Japan
6. CHINA
Mangoes being exported to Japan and Korea are being graded and
classified according to the following export standard:
Size Weight/Piece
The Japanese government has specified a protocol for the control of fruit
fly and imposed conditions before Philippine mangoes are allowed entry to
Japan. The fruits should be subjected to vapor heat treatment (VHT),
packed in cartons in an enclosed packaging area, and inspected before
shipment by a personnel from the Japanese Ministry of Agriculture,
Fisheries and Forestry (MAFF). The salary, transportation and
accommodation of these quarantine officers are shouldered by the
exporters.
B. Australia
C. Hongkong
D. China
The China market for mango can be segregated into two, namely
Southern China (areas in old canton and neighboring provinces) &
Northern China (areas where Shanghai, Beijing, Tianjin, etc. are located).
The border city and the gateway to China from HK is Shenzhen. This is
assessment for taxes & tariffs (HK$ 30/12 kg. box) are done.
E. Belgium
Over the last 2 years, a steady volume of about 400-800 kgs of Philippine
fresh mangoes was shipped every month to Belgium. The main bulk of this
shipment was brought by Carrefour and distributed in supermarkets. The
established selling season was between February to June .Store price of
Philippine mangoes was 2.40 Euros per piece.
F. France
The Kent variety is the most popular in France because of its taste,
reddish coloration and lack of fiber, but in the southern part of the country
consumer prefer Tommy Atkins.
G. USA
.
USA allows importation of mangoes only if these are sourced in Guimaras
Island, which they inspected and found free of mango seed weevil and
pulp weevil. Also, they allow importation of Philippine mangoes to Hawaii
and Guam only from fruits grown anywhere in the Philippines except
Palawan.
US will also require VHT The fruits should be subjected to vapor heat
treatment (VHT), packed in cartons in an enclosed packaging area, and
inspected before shipment by a personnel from the USDA-APHIS. The
salary, transportation and accommodation of these quarantine officers are
shouldered by the exporters.
Importing Required
Country Exporting Treatment/Pest
Country/Variety
Japan Australia/Kensington VHT (46.5oC, 15 min)/ Qu,
Me
Philippines/Carabao VHT (46 oC, 10 min)/Or
Taiwan/Irwin, Haden VHT (46.5oC, 10 min)/Or,
Me
Thailand
Nang Klan Wun VHT (46.5oC, 10 min)/Or,
Me
Nam doc Mai, Dang, VHT (47 oC, 10 min)/Or, Me
Rad, Pimsem
2. DOST-PNRI
3. DOST-ITDI
4. DA-BAR
5. UPLB
ii. The P0.5M BAR-funded study on the lowering of the holding time
for the Extended Hot Water Treatment (EHWT) is on-going.
iii. Reduction of holding time of mango submerged in heated water
from 15 minutes to 10 minutes at 46oC and removal of air cooling
process will help eliminate Internal breakdowns and quality
problems on mangoes exported.