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.
What happened
Alphonso Mango (Maharashtra) · Extreme weather has destroyed 85-90% of Devgad's Alphonso crop, forcing growers to source from larger farms to fulfil online
Key facts
- 28 million metric tonnes 2024-25
- 85-90% crop loss in Devgad
- $2.3 billion / ₹22,180 crore market
- $3.4 billion by 2031
- $56 million mango exports
- $80 million pulp exports
- 40% drop in Shreevali shipments
Why this matters
Distressed Devgad growers and supply-constrained exporters like Shreevali Agro present a window for vertical integration plays or cold-chain partnerships that lock in future Alphonso allocation.