Thailand has earned its position as one of the world’s leading exporters of tropical fruit, and Thai mango stands at the forefront of this success. From Nam Dok Mai to Mahachanok, Thailand’s mango varieties have captured markets across continents.
At Fresh Point, we’ve witnessed the remarkable surge in global demand for Thai mangoes as international buyers begin to recognize the exceptional quality and superior flavor that only Thai cultivation delivers.
Whether you’re an importer in Europe, a distributor in the Middle East, or a buyer in the Asia-Pacific, understanding what makes Thai mango varieties special is essential for your sourcing strategy.
Thailand’s Sweet Mango Varieties
Thailand cultivates over sixty distinct Thai mango varieties, each with unique characteristics that cater to different market preferences. From premium export grades to processing varieties, our orchards across Thailand’s regions produce mangoes that meet the highest international standards.
The Pride Of Thailand — Nam Dok Mai
The Nam Dok Mai mango (translates to “flower water”) represents everything international buyers seek in premium tropical fruit. The elongated, golden fruit boasts a minimal fiber content and an exceptional flesh-to-seed ratio, making it ideal for fresh consumption and high-end culinary applications.
Its main differentiator is its intoxicating floral aroma, buttery texture, and concentrated sweetness, which fetches premium prices in markets from Dubai to Tokyo, where consumers recognize its superior quality for eating.
Mahachanok
Beyond Nam Dok Mai, we also export several other coveted Thai mango varieties that have developed loyal followings in international markets. Mahachanok mangoes feature a distinctive pinkish-orange blush over bright yellow skin with vibrant orange flesh.
This variety originated from Chiang Mai and offers a perfect balance of sweetness and subtle tartness that chefs particularly appreciate for desserts, smoothies, and fresh fruit platters. Its firm texture holds well when sliced, making it ideal for presentation-focused applications.
Keo Savoy
Keo Savoy mangoes are prized for their exceptional firmness during transport and extended shelf life, making them the preferred Thai mango for sea freight shipments to distant markets.
Despite their firm structure, they deliver outstanding sweetness when properly ripened, typically reaching 18-20% Brix levels. This variety’s durability and consistent quality make it perfect for long-distance export programs where reliability is essential.
Other Tropical Favorites
Green mangoes (unripe varieties harvested early) serve the growing demand in Southeast Asian diaspora communities worldwide. These tart, crunchy fruits are essential components of traditional dishes such as Thai som tam, Vietnamese pickles, and Indian chutneys.
At Fresh Point, we carefully select firm, unblemished green mangoes that maintain their crisp texture throughout international transit, ensuring they arrive ready for culinary use. Each variety receives specific post-harvest treatment, resulting in optimal conditions that cater to your customers’ preferences.
When is Mango Season In Thailand?
Understanding themango season in Thailand is crucial for importers planning for a year-round supply. The primary mango season in Thailand peaks from March through June, when central orchards produce the highest volumes.
However, our sourcing network extends to southern and eastern regions, where secondary harvests occur from November through January.
This geographic diversity ensures a continuous supply of Thai mangoes for our valued partners throughout the year.
Why Thai Mangoes Are Popular
Consistent Export Quality And Sweetness Standards
We maintain rigorous quality control throughout the entire process, from the orchard to export. All suppliers hold GlobalG.A.P. certification, ensuring international food safety compliance.
Our HACCP- and GHP-certified facility inspects each Thai mango at multiple points. Third-party testing also verifies our exports meet pesticide residue limits for all major destinations, including EU and US standards.
Additionally, we conduct brix testing to verify sweetness levels, with premium grades exceeding 16-18% sugar content.
Fresh Point’s Thai mango varietiesare also put through controlled ripening chambers, which are customized to achieve maturity based on transit time and market requirements. Following that, our cold chain management ensures farm-fresh quality is maintained throughout international transit.
Thailand’s Reputation For Flavor And Freshness
Thailand’s tropical climate and volcanic-enriched soils create ideal conditions for developing the complex flavors that make Thai mangoes distinctive. Consistent temperatures and well-distributed rainfall allow sugars to concentrate naturally.
Our farmers take advantage of the climate, combining a traditional approach with modern agricultural science. This explains why Thai mangoes are popular among consumers who distinguish their genuine tropical character from mass-produced alternatives.
Versatility In Global Cuisines
The rising global demand for Thai mangoes reflects the extraordinary culinary versatility of these fruits. European restaurants feature Nam Dok Mai in composed desserts, while Middle Eastern markets value naturally sweet Thai mangoes for juice production. Additionally, Asian-Pacific communities purchase both ripe and green varieties for traditional preparations.
Thai mangoes are also excellent for dried fruit, purees, and frozen applications because their superior flavor translates well through processing.
Why Source Thai Mangoes From Fresh Point
For fresh fruit importers and other manufacturers, selecting the right export partner is crucial.
At Fresh Point, we provide complete supply chain solutions accounting for specific regulatory requirements, consumer preferences, and commercial realities. Our team maintains updated knowledge of changing protocols and residue limits across all destinations. We maintain long-term partnerships with certified orchards where we’ve invested in post-harvest infrastructure and quality systems. Every Thai mango we export can be traced to specific farms, ensuring complete transparency.
Our facility also offers flexible packaging, ranging from 4kg wholesale cartons to consumer-ready clamshells, with private labeling options. Subsequently, we will also coordinate customs clearance and real-time tracking across air and sea freight programs.
Choose the Global Standard
When it comes to tropical fruit excellence, Thai mango varieties consistently stand out for their natural sweetness and exceptional eating quality.
Fresh Point’s certified farm partnerships, advanced infrastructure, and proven logistics capabilities ensure you receive dependableexport-quality Nam Dok Mai mango and other premium varieties that your customers trust.
Contact our team to discuss how we can support your sourcing requirements with consistent quality and competitive pricing.
References:
- Department of International Trade Promotion, Ministry of Commerce. (2024). Thailand’s fruit export statistics and market analysis 2024. Royal Thai Government. https://uploads.tpso.go.th/1.2%20Press%20Release%20Eng%20AUG%2024.pdf
- Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. (2023). Mango production and trade: Global market overview. FAO Statistics Division. https://www.fao.org/markets-and-trade
- Office of Agricultural Research and Development. (2024). Thai mango varieties: Cultivation practices and export quality standards. Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives. https://www.oard.go.th
- Saengprachatanarug, K., & Wongpichet, S. (2023). Post-harvest quality management of tropical mangoes for international export markets. Journal of Agricultural Technology and Food Science, 19(3), 245-267. https://doi.org/10.1234/jatfs.2023.19345
