Sale of mangoes picks up in Salem, but traders worried as Iran war hits exports to Gulf nations
Mango sales have seen strong domestic demand in Salem, providing relief to local farmers despite challenges in international markets. Exports to Gulf countries have declined due to disruptions caused by the Iran conflict. The mango season in the region runs from March to July, with peak production occurring between mid-April and mid-June.
- ▪Mango sales in Salem have been robust this season, benefiting local farmers.
- ▪Exports to West Asian countries have been negatively impacted by the Iran war.
- ▪The mango season in Salem typically begins in the second week of March and lasts until July.
- ▪Salem markets receive mangoes from Nangavalli, Jalakandapuram, Mecheri, and Tharamangalam, as well as from Dharmapuri and Krishnagiri districts.
- ▪The peak mango production period in the region is from mid-April to mid-June.
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Mango farmers are happy this year as the sale of mangoes has been robust in Salem, though exports to the West Asian countries have been are hit by the Iran war.While the Salem market sells mangoes from Nangavalli, Jalakandapuram, Mecheri, and Tharamangalam in the district, most of the arrivals are from the neighbouring districts of Dharmapuri and Krishnagiri. Every year, the mango season starts in the second week of March and ends in July. The peak season is from the second week of April to the second week of June.
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