Japanese firm to buy PHL’s excess mango
A Japanese firm has expressed interest in ramping up its purchases of mangoes from the Philippines, which has an excess supply of around 2 million kilograms, according to the Department of Agriculture (DA). The government is offering to sell mangoes at P25 per kg if the buyer will purchase at least 4 MT. Export grade mangoes are also available at P50/kg for every 4-MT order.
Fresh mangoes from the Philippines are exported to 33 countries, including Australia, Canada, China, England, France, Germany, Hong Kong, New Zealand, Singapore and South Korea.
The Philippines also ships dried mangoes to 21 countries, including Australia, Canada, China, Germany, Hong Kong, Japan, Russia, South Korea, Taiwan and the United States.
