The Hon. Gerard Maley, Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries (NT), Media Release, 31 January 2026
The Finocchiaro CLP Government is continuing to back the Northern Territory’s mango industry delivering another strong season, cementing the Territory’s position as Australia’s mango powerhouse.
Territory growers produced 4.3 million trays of mangoes in the 2025-26 season, a 7.5 per cent increase on the previous year – the equivalent of an additional 300,000 trays of Territory mangoes flowing into domestic and international markets.
Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries Gerard Maley said the strong season demonstrated the value of backing Territory producers and growing industries that deliver real economic returns.
“Agriculture is a cornerstone of the Territory economy, and the mango industry plays a critical role in supporting jobs, strengthening regional communities and driving economic growth,” Mr Maley said.
Production was split across the Territory’s key growing regions, with 2.3 million trays harvested in the Darwin region and 2 million trays from the Katherine region, highlighting the scale, strength and reliability of the industry across the Top End.
Currently, the Northern Territory continues to lead the nation in mango production, supplying 52 per cent of Australia’s total mango crop.
Territory mangoes were distributed to markets right across Australia and exported to key international destinations including the Middle East, Singapore, New Zealand, South Korea, Hong Kong and Canada.
The industry remains a significant contributor to the Territory economy, contributing over $128 million and supporting more than 3,500 direct jobs during harvest and producing fruit across 6,350 hectares of mango farmland, underlining the importance of agriculture in rebuilding and diversifying the Territory economy.
Acting Chief Executive Officer of the NT Farmers Association Andrew Bourne said seasonal conditions and improved coordination helped deliver a solid result for growers.
“Good seasonal conditions and better alignment between the Darwin and Katherine harvests helped deliver a more consistent mango season, with steadier prices for growers,” Mr Bourne said.
The CLP Government continues to back the mango sector through targeted investment in research, biosecurity and improved market access, supporting plant health, pest and disease management and ensuring growers can compete and grow into the future.
In 2025 the NT Government secured a new domestic market access protocol with Western Australia, providing an ongoing pathway for four Territory mangoes varieties to be sold into the WA market and giving growers greater certainty when moving fruit interstate.
“We are backing our mango growers with practical research, innovation and biosecurity work that helps them manage challenges like pests and disease, while opening up new market opportunities,” said Mr Maley.
