Ivorian Mango: Soaring Demand Amidst Constraints

Ivory Coast, the leading West African exporter of mangoes to Europe, is facing a challenging 2026 campaign, marked by a 20 to 30% increase in European demand despite a compromised harvest due to early rains. Producers hope to compensate with a second harvest, while transportation costs rise due to geopolitical tensions. The sector also faces competition from Brazilian and Peruvian mangoes and sanitary challenges related to the mango fly.