Totapuri Mango Crop Report May 2026

Market Overview

• Production Outlook – JFFFL Perspective: The 2026 Totapuri mango season is progressing across key growing regions in Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu. Based on farmer surveys conducted across Puttur, Railway Kuddur, Bangarpalayam, Vijayawada and Krishnagiri, overall mango production is expected to be 15% to 20% lower year-on-year, considering last year as a 100% season. Last year was a bumper crop, estimated at around 120% of a normal season. This year's crop is expected to return closer to normal levels and should still be sufficient to meet the requirements of pulping factories.
• Customers are advised to plan their requirements early, review expected volume needs, and stay in close contact with their respective sales representatives for availability updates. Rainfall remains the key factor across most surveyed regions. If timely rainfall occurs, crop quantity and fruit size may improve further. If rainfall does not occur, production may decline further due to fruit drop, smaller fruit size and water stress.

Regional Overview

• Puttur Region (Southern Andhra Pradesh): In the Puttur mango belt of Chittoor district, the Totapuri season is reported to be good. However, compared to last year's bumper crop, this year's crop is expected to be lower by approximately 10% to 15%. Farmers are concerned about the absence of rainfall, which may affect fruit size and increase fruit drop. Trees that flowered earlier in December have shown better fruit setting compared to January flowering. Heavy foggy weather has also led to thrips occurrence, resulting in black spots on leaves and fruits.
• Railway Kuddur, Rajampet & Raichoti Region (Southern Andhra Pradesh): In Railway Kuddur, the Totapuri crop condition is good, with satisfactory quality, size and fruit shine. Farmers are waiting for rainfall to improve fruit size. Without rainfall, production may decrease by 15% to 20%. In some areas, production may decrease by around 50% due to January rainfall, which caused the first flowering to drop and burn out. Although second flowering emerged, fruit setting was not proper due to soil temperature imbalance. In Rajampet, Benesha and Neelam are the major varieties compared to Totapuri. Farmers are facing thrips and hopper issues. In Raichoti, Totapuri, Benesha and Neelam are the main varieties. The season is currently good but dependent on rainfall; without rainfall, production may decrease by 15% to 20%.
• Bangarpalayam Region (Southern Andhra Pradesh): In Bangarpalayam, T.V. Palli and Aragonda mandal areas, crop condition is good in terms of quality and shine, but fruit size is smaller compared to Railway Kuddur. Initial flowering was strong due to supportive weather in January and February, but high temperatures in February and March led to lower fruit setting. This year's production is expected to be 20% lower year-on-year. Current high temperatures and rainfall deficiency are increasing fruit drop. Some small farmers are harvesting and selling early to reduce losses before further fruit drop. The standard harvesting period generally continues until the first week of August, but this year it may end around 15 days earlier due to rainfall deficiency.

Industry Implications

• Overall Crop Health: The Totapuri crop is expected to be lower than last year's bumper crop but close to normal levels. Crop condition is stronger in Vijayawada and Railway Kuddur, while Kuppam and Krishnagiri are showing weaker conditions due to prolonged rainfall deficiency.
• Supply Planning Trends: Harvesting is expected to start slowly after 5th May. Peak harvesting is expected from the last week of May to the third week of June, with the season expected to finish by the first week of July. Customers are advised to plan requirements early and remain in regular contact with the JFFFL sales team.
• Field & Quality Status: Key field concerns include rainfall deficiency, high temperatures, fruit drop, smaller fruit size in some regions, thrips, hopper issues, black spots on leaves and fruits, and poor fruit setting in areas affected by flowering imbalance. Some regions show satisfactory fruit quality, shine and size.
• Conclusion: The 2026 Totapuri mango season presents a moderate crop outlook compared to last year's bumper season. Overall production is expected to be 15% to 20% lower year-on-year, but still close to normal and sufficient for pulping factories. Customers are advised to plan requirements in advance, review expected volume needs and maintain regular communication with JFFFL sales representatives for availability updates. Jain Farm Fresh will continue monitoring crop movement, harvesting progress, rainfall impact and raw material availability. Alternatively, you may reach us at care@jainfarmfresh.com for further assistance.