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Mango prices have fallen significantly in Uttar Pradesh, the leading mango-producing state in the country, due to increased supply and early harvest. This year, mango prices have fallen by one-third compared to the previous year.

The rates of a popular mango variety, Dasehri, have fallen to Rs 40-45 per kg compared to Rs 60 per kg last year. According to a report by The Economic Times, early harvest and increased mango production are the primary reasons for the decline in mango prices.

In a statement to Economic Times, S Insram Ali, the President of the Mango Growers Association of India, said, “This year, the mango production in Uttar Pradesh is estimated to be around 35 lakh metric tonnes as compared to 25 lakh metric tonnes last year.”

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“It is unlikely that the prices will go up in the coming weeks,” he added. Though there was an increased production this year as compared to last year, the prices have also fallen due to early harvest. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted an early monsoon, with higher-than-normal rainfall from June to September. The farmers harvested the crops earlier to prevent damage.

Besides Dasehri, Totapuri, a mango variety, has also seen a decline in prices. This year, the mango pulp makers have not purchased mangoes from farmers as they already have leftover stock from last year, Economic Times reported.

The mango prices have also fallen in West Bengal from Rs 80 per kg to Rs 45-50 per kg. Prashant Pal, a mango trader from Kolkata, said that the mango production is good, but early harvest has led to price crash.

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India is one of the leading mango producers in the world. In the previous year, India contributed approximately half of the total production. China (3.8 million metric tonnes) was the second leading producer, followed by Indonesia (3.6 million metric tonnes). The total mango production in the world in 2024 was nearly 25 million metric tonnes.

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