Senegal mango harvest faces early setbacks but expects large volumes

Senegal's mango export season began in early June across the main production zones. Harvesters reported that slow ripening and smaller fruit sizes were caused by gaps in irrigation and delayed rainfall, especially in the Niayes zone.

Quality issues affected up to one‑third of the crop in some areas, with spots appearing on the fruit. Nevertheless, officials remain confident of a strong overall harvest, noting that the dominant fruit sizes are calibers 9 and 10.

On the phytosanitary side, no notifications of mango‑related issues have been recorded. The Directorate of Plant Protection (DPV) has imposed a ban on night work after 6 pm to prevent fruit‑fly contamination, and intensified sanitation measures, training, and trap deployment. These efforts have kept orchards clean and reduced fruit‑fly interceptions.