Egypt has achieved a significant milestone in mango exports to Turkey for the current season (July 2024 – June 2025), showcasing record-breaking figures, according to EastFruit. Data from Global Trade Tracker indicates that from July 2024 to February 2025, Turkey imported over 1,000 tons of mangoes from Egypt, valued at $1.11 million. This marks a substantial increase compared to previous seasons, with the current season already showing a fourfold rise over last season and nearly an eightfold increase compared to the 2022/23 season. Additionally, the compound annual growth rate of mango exports over the past four years stands at 140%.
This season, Turkey ranks among the top seven destinations for Egyptian mango exports, trailing only the Gulf countries, the UK, and Morocco. The primary export period was from August to November, driven by increased demand for imported fruits in Turkey due to limited local production. The peak export month was October, with Egypt exporting 339 tons of mangoes, setting a new monthly record.
In the 2021/22 season, the main suppliers of mangoes to Turkey were Brazil, Peru, South Africa, and Côte d’Ivoire. However, in the 2022/23 season, imports from South Africa and Côte d’Ivoire sharply declined, allowing Burkina Faso and Egypt to increase their exports to Turkey. The 2023/24 season saw Peru, one of the world’s largest mango exporters, experience a 70% drop in production due to adverse weather conditions caused by Hurricane El Niño. This reduction in Peruvian mango supplies to Turkey enabled Egypt to further strengthen its market position.
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This season, Peru’s production has begun to recover, increasing the global supply of mangoes and leading to lower prices. This has made mangoes more accessible to Turkish importers, allowing them to boost import volumes. Despite the resumption of Peruvian supplies, Egypt’s high yield and logistical advantages have enabled its mango exports to continue growing. As of February, Egyptian mangoes accounted for 34.3% of Turkey’s mango imports.
While the 2024/25 season is not yet complete, and Egypt’s market share may decrease in favor of Brazil and Peru, it is evident that Egypt has successfully capitalized on the temporary reduction in Peruvian supplies from the previous season and solidified its position. Egypt’s success in mango exports underscores its ability to adapt to global market conditions, leveraging logistics, product quality, and price competitiveness.
As previously reported by EastFruit, Egypt exports only internationally recognized mango varieties. However, there are local varieties that are not exported due to their delicate skin and short shelf life. Locals refer to these as “real mangoes,” and foreigners who have tried them at least once call them “super mangoes.”
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