Mango Earns Quality Certification as Paraguay Explores Export Potential

Mangoes could soon become one of Paraguay’s key agricultural exports, with the Chilean market as a primary target for 2026, according to the National Service for Plant and Seed Quality and Health (SENAVE). The announcement came as SENAVE granted quality certification to locally grown mangoes.

SENAVE President Pastor Soria shared the news during the Family Agriculture Fair at Asunción’s Costanera, highlighting the progress made in the sector.

At the event, grafted mangoes, known locally as “pink mangoes,” were showcased. These varieties, celebrated for their lower fiber content, received certification for being free of pests and diseases. Additionally, the fruit comes from farms that adhere to international phytosanitary standards, according to Soria.

Soria emphasized that the certification reflects a coordinated effort between local farmers and technical experts focused on pest management, particularly targeting fruit flies.

“Rigorous pest control is critical to guaranteeing product quality and gaining acceptance in highly demanding markets like Chile,” Soria stated. “Chile is one of the most challenging markets in the world. If we can secure access there, the global market is within reach—it’s that simple.”

He also highlighted Paraguay’s natural advantage: its subtropical climate, which fosters the production of fruit with higher levels of nutrients and sugars, making Paraguayan mangoes stand out from competitors in other regions.

Soria revealed that SENAVE is working with similar agencies in Chile and Peru to fine-tune phytosanitary protocols essential for exporting mangoes.

The certified mangoes, free from pesticide residues and pest damage, are positioned as a premium-quality product for international markets.

The rising demand for mangoes in countries like Chile represents a golden opportunity for Paraguayan growers. With SENAVE’s support, producers are looking to expand their market reach, a move that could drive significant rural development across the country.

One notable producer is Merardo Franco from the district of Eusebio Ayala. Franco worked closely with SENAVE to meet the rigorous quality and safety standards required for certification. His farm, which houses approximately 100 Tommy Atkins mango trees, is expected to deliver high-quality fruit through early February, according to SENAVE.

Source: Agencia IP – Paraguay

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