Early season · specialty retail
Mingolo
Season · Mar – Jul
Aromatic criollo variety. Elongated golden-yellow fruit with firm flesh and low fiber. Best for specialty retail and premium food service that value flavor distinctiveness.
Mango
Source mangoes from the Dominican Republic.
Verified exporters across three premium varieties. Season runs March through September. Zero US duty under CAFTA-DR, 3–5 day sea freight to Miami.
Request a mango introduction- Mar–Sep
- Season window
- 0%
- US duty (CAFTA-DR)
- 3–5 days
- DR → Miami transit
- 1 pallet
- Typical MOQ
GlobalG.A.P. 
GRASP 
FDA-Registered Certifications held by exporters in our DR mango network. Specific certs are confirmed per supplier at quote stage.
By Arturo Peguero Founder, DominicanSources Former Dirección de Comercio Exterior · PUCMM international trade
The Dominican Republic exports three mango varieties through a March–September window: Mingolo, Crema de Oro, and Keitt. Promango's 2026 forecast targets a 30% volume increase (FreshPlaza) over the 2024 $50M baseline (Dominican Today). Permanent 0% US duty under CAFTA-DR, 3–5 day sea freight to Miami, and three varieties no other Caribbean origin matches at the same scale.
For reference pricing, see our DR agro market dashboard, refreshed weekly.
Varieties you can source
Mid season · juice + food service
Crema de Oro
Season · Mar – Aug
Large, creamy yellow fruit with low fiber and balanced sweetness. Best for juice processors and mid-tier food service — low fiber supports processing throughput and clean slicing yield.
Late season · retail anchor
Keitt
Season · Jun – Sep
Green-when-mature, large format, minimal fiber. Best for retailers stretching mango programs into the August–September Mexican-supply trough — EMEX projects Mexican volume down 53% YoY in May and 66% in June (FreshPlaza).
Box formats
- Boxes 2 / 4 / 6 kg, graded by calibre
Season calendar
| Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mingolo | |||||||
| Crema de Oro | |||||||
| Keitt |
Peak overlap is June–July when all three varieties are available. Season windows vary by farm and weather — confirm current availability with your supplier before placing orders.
What buying DR mango looks like
CAFTA-DR 0% duty
Fresh mango from the DR enters the US duty-free under CAFTA-DR. Permanent rate — not a temporary promotion. Structural cost edge over non-CAFTA origins.
GlobalG.A.P. certification
Standard among export-oriented DR producers. USDA NOP / EU Organic available from select exporters. FDA-registered under FSMA.
Shortest US transit in LATAM
3–5 days sea freight from DR ports (Caucedo, Haina, Puerto Plata) to Miami. 8–12 days to Rotterdam or Barcelona.
Curated supplier network
We've already vetted DR mango exporters for capacity, certifications, and pricing. You get proposals, not directory listings.
Request an introduction
What we need from you to open a mango sourcing request
- 01 Your destination country and target port of entry.
- 02 Target monthly volume — containers, pallets, or units.
- 03 Required certifications (GlobalG.A.P., USDA Organic, fair-trade, etc.) and packaging format.
- 04 Timeline — which variety/seasons you want to cover, and when you need first delivery.
Data sources
- 01 FreshPlaza — Promango (DR mango cluster) targets a 30% volume increase for the 2026 season, reaching 3 million 4kg boxes (May 2024)
- 02 Dominican Today — Dominican Republic projects $50 million in mango export sales for 2024 (32 million kilograms, +30% YoY from 2023) (May 31, 2024)
- 03 FreshPlaza (EMEX guidance) — Mexican mango exports to the US projected 53% lower YoY in May 2026 and 66% lower in June 2026 (May 2026)
Last updated ·