Mango production has been increasing in the country over the past few years. According to the Department of Agriculture, in the fiscal year, 2020-21, a total of 466,267 tons of mango was produced from 43,689 hectares of land. In the FY 2021-22, the production rose to 498,859 tons from 39,579 hectares of land.
Increasing production has decreased the price of mango with substantial supplies. In general, the wholesale price of one kilo of mango was between Rs 40 and Rs 50 during this season. The same amount of mango fetched between Rs 80 and Rs 90 during the same period last year, said Amar Baniya, President of Nepal Fruit Wholesale Entrepreneurs Association, Kuleshwor.
However, the price varies when it comes to different varieties of mango. As the season is about to end, its price will also go up.
[ Rs 100 = €0.69 ]
