In October, the European mango market supply was based primarily on Brazil on the one hand, and on Spain on the other hand. The Israeli campaign came to an end at the beginning of the month, though sales of stocks continued until the end of the month involving limited and shrinking volumes. The Brazilian shipments were composed mainly of Keitt and Palmer. It was only in the second half-month that this source began to sell Kent. Sales of Brazilian produce were steady and stable, except for the less popular Tommy Atkins, whose price collapsed in the middle of the month. Spain continued its campaign with Osteen, with prices strengthening in the second half of October, given the decreased shipments of this variety at the end of the season. Kent volumes also dipped, with price ranges widening depending on the coloration and stage of maturity of the batches on the market. In addition, at the end of the period, pressure from the Brazilian air-freight mango intensified the competition for Spanish produce. Some small batches of Spanish Irwin were also sold throughout the month, with prices stable overall, though sales became more difficult for large-sized fruits.
The air-freight market was characterised by the near-exclusive shipment of Brazilian produce. The air-freight supply shortfall led Brazil to supply Haden, Keitt and Red Moon, varieties seldom exported by air-freight. Their rates ebbed as the Kent supply progressed. The main highlight was the launch of the Peruvian export campaign from the second half of October. This particularly early start could well greatly harm the market conditions for the last few months of the year.
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