Mangoes set to be fruit of summer as prices fall

Farmers say mango prices fell last week due to an overlap in supply from major growing regions.

Key points:Mango prices have fallen due to overlapping harvests in major growing regionsConsumers can expect to pay less for mangoes in supermarkets

Producers say it's the lowest price they've seen for mangoes in over three years

While this is terrible news for growers, consumers can now s 'expect to see a drop in the price of mangoes at the supermarket.

"Prices have probably come back to $10 a box over the past week," said grower John Nardi from Far North Queensland.

"The harvest was strong in all areas."

What caused the oversupply?< p class="_39n3n">The mango harvest has started earlier than expected for many growers in Far North Queensland due to a hot and wet spring .

This coincided with the Northern Territory and Burdekin growing regions lagging in their seasons.

"The volume on the market is going to be stronger than we would like while northern Quebec ensland is usually separated by a few weeks from other regions,” said Nardi.

Consumers can expect lower prices in supermarkets due to oversupply of mangoes. (ABC Rural: Lucy Cooper)

Men cheap gues just in time for Christmas

A much loved summer treat, mangoes across Australia tend to be eaten on special occasions due to their traditionally higher price.< /p>

But this summer growers are hoping Australians will buy in bulk to help cope with the oversupply of F fruit flooding the market.

"The good thing for consumers is that there will be a strong supply before Christmas," Mr. Nardi said.

"These high numbers will then have an impact on prices."

Mango harvest in Queensland and Northern Territories overlapped , leading to oversupply in the markets. (ABC Rural: Lucy Cooper)

Lowest prices in years

Mr. Nardi said the lower prices could be the nail in the coffin for many mango growers.

"[Prices] are the lowest I've seen in three or four years," he said.

"It's very disappointing, especially above...