Alphonso belt loses 85-90% of Devgad crop as weather batters mango heartland
Extreme weather has wiped out 85-90% of Devgad's Alphonso harvest, forcing online grocers and exporters to scramble for supply. Shreevali Agro reports a 40% drop in shipments as West Asia freight disruptions compound the crisis, squeezing a $2.3 billion market projected to hit $3.4 billion by 2031.
Extreme weather has destroyed 85-90% of Devgad's Alphonso crop, forcing growers to source from larger farms to fulfil online grocery orders. Exports have fallen 40% amid West Asia freight disruptions, pressuring domestic prices despite lower production.
Why this matters
Devgad Alphonso is India's premium mango GI brand, and a near-total crop loss disrupts both domestic e-grocery channels and West Asia exports during peak season, threatening pricing and availability.
Retail-brand signals steady at 617 over 90 days, showing consistent category-level activity.