Bad news for mango lovers: Alphonso production to drop 85%
Alphonso mango lovers, brace yourselves: Maharashtra's Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg districts are expecting an 80-85% drop in production this year.
A state survey says weird weather is to blame, with cold waves and humid, cloudy days messing up the pollination and flowering stages.
Impact on local and global markets
The Konkan region usually supplies most of India's Alphonso mangoes, with Maharashtra accounting for nearly 60-70% of the country's mango exports (generated nearly ₹600 crore during the 2024-25 season).
These mangoes travel to places like the U.A.E., US Japan, South Korea, and Europe—so a bad season hits both local fans and global markets.
Export challenges ahead
To make things trickier, ongoing tensions between Israel and Iran could disrupt shipping routes in the Gulf just as exports ramp up around Gudi Padwa (mid-March).
With fewer mangoes to ship out and possible delays at sea, this season is shaping up to be tough for growers and exporters alike.