Ivory Coast, the leading West African exporter of mangoes to Europe, is experiencing a slow marketing campaign. The campaign began on March 28 but has not yet picked up momentum. This is due to a relative decrease in harvest, compounded by a complex international context.
In the year 2026, the on-farm price of mangoes in Ivory Coast was set at 2,450 CFA francs per kilogram (approximately 3.73 euros). Producers were hoping for a higher price, but the international context, marked by the crisis in the Gulf, has led to moderation.
The campaign is starting slowly domestically due to a relatively low production. In December 2025, early rains disrupted the mango tree cycle, resulting in delayed flowering. This affected the start of the campaign. Industry stakeholders are now focusing on the upcoming second harvest.
Exporters are noticing an increased demand, partly due to Mali being prohibited from exporting mangoes to Europe. One exporter mentioned, “There is a 20 to 30% increase. There is pressure on the quantity of mangoes to deliver, which is new.”
Transportation costs have also risen, particularly for the export of organic mangoes, with the marketing period extended by ten days this year. The conflict in Iran has driven up freight costs, with some exporters citing an excess of 1,000 euros per container. In such a situation, an exporter stated, “If the mango selling price drops too low, we won’t make it.”
Last year, Ivory Coast exported 40,000 tonnes of mangoes, mainly to France, Belgium, and the Netherlands. In the conventional mango market, Abidjan struggles to compete with mangoes from Brazil and Peru. Exporters face challenges in obtaining fruits with optimal maturity upon arrival.
Another challenge is adhering to sanitary regulations, especially with the mango fly still present. Only a portion of orchards have been treated, leaving an undetermined portion of the production potentially exposed. Nevertheless, factories claim to be implementing sanitary protocols and rejecting fruits affected by this disease.
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