This fruit is available almost all the year round in countries like Thailand, Sri Lanka, India, Brazil or even European countries with milder temperatures.
The following table is an example of the dates of availability in the United Kingdom market, with the origin and the weight of the packages.
Origin | Availability in the UK markets | Weight of the packages |
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BRAZIL | April-October | 3 kg |
CANARY ISLANDS | February-March | 2 kg |
COLOMBIA | All the year round | 3.5 kg |
ISRAEL | August-April | 2 kg |
MALAYSIA | All the year round | 3 kg |
MEXICO | All the year round | Various |
THAILAND | July-September and December-January | 2/4 kg |
THE UNITED STATES | August-February | 3 kg |
Source: Fresh Produce Desk Book (2001)