Mango is known the world over as a fruit with many nutritional qualities, as it is rich in minerals, fiber, vitamins and provitamins. Also referred to as the “peach of the tropics,” this fruit is one of the main types of fruit considered exotic. Because it is sweet, refreshing and aromatic, it is commercialized throughout the world.
Around one hundred and sixty (160) varieties of mangoes are cultivated in more than ninety (90) countries. The Keitt, Kent and Tommy Atkins varieties are the best known and in the greatest demand by the major markets for this fruit.
Mango chips are dried mango is a dried form of the mango fruit, which comes from the mango tree, bearing the scientific name Mangifera indica. These fruits are dried naturally or dehydrated and are then exported around the world, maintaining a much longer shelf life once all of the water has been removed. Dried mango is one of the most popular types of dried fruit.
Dried mango possesses a number of beneficial nutrients, including vitamin A that regulates metabolism, calcium, and iron, as well as a minimal amount of vitamin C – far less than is found in a fresh mango. During the drying process, water-soluble vitamins like vitamin C are lost.
These fruits also contain about two (2) grams of fiber in a 1/3-cup serving, as well as roughly thirty (30) grams of sugar. A single serving of these sugar-dense fruits will also deliver about one hundred and sixty (160) calories.
The global packaged dried fruits and fruit snacks market to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.21% during the period 2017-2021.
The global packaged fruit snacks market is driven by the growing preference for healthier snacking options across the globe and by the increasing number of product launches with new flavors, varieties of fruits, and enhanced taste.
In 2016, the market in Europe accounted for the largest share of the global market, followed by the markets in Asia-Pacific and North America. In the same year, the sweet and savory segment had the largest share of the global market, followed by the beverages and dairy products segments.
The dried fruit and mangochips industry in Nigeria is still at the infancy stage with lots of opportunities. The industry is driven by a large market and demand for healthy food.
Packaged food in Nigeria performed well in 2018, having seen a relatively weak performance in 2015-2017 due to the poor economy.
Apart from economic recovery, growth is being driven by Nigeria’s large and a growing population, particularly that of babies, children and young people, which drive categories such as baby food, confectionery, noodles, biscuits, and dairy.
Developing alongside the increased demand for newer types of products is the fast growth of the modern retail channels (supermarkets and hypermarkets), driven by Shoprite and Spar. These channels tend to stock more westernised food types, such as chocolate confectionery, ketchup, and frozen/preserved food, and so their growth has gone hand in hand with demand for such products.
The market for mango chips is national. With a population of over two hundred million (200,000,000) people and an estimated national population growth rate of five point seven percent (5.7%) per annum, Nigeria has a large market for mango chips. Based on the above, Nigeria has a large market for mango chips.
