As mango season hits full swing in Samoa, vendors from Se’ese’e to Fugalei are seeing a rush of customers eager for the island’s sweetest fruit.

Fern Ah Chee, 32, a mother of nine children from Se’ese’e, said her family has been selling mangoes for 13 years. She and her parents run three stalls, each selling mangoes. On a typical day, people will buy, and they sell out quickly.

“Especially this morning (Friday), customers came, but we already sold out,” she said. She said they typically make around 150 tala a day, noting that selling mangoes helps support her large family.

Tiresa, 40, has been selling mangoes for more than 20 years. She said she sells not just mangoes but other fruits as well, like pineapples, attracting a mix of local and visiting customers.

“More people usually come to my stall for mangoes only,” she said. She added that most of her customers are tourists, and especially now in December, she is getting heaps of customers. She said she makes about 400 tala a day from all her sales.

Meanwhile, Samuelu recently established a stall in the Fugalei market. He said business has been steady as locals and visitors stop by to buy fresh fruit.

“I usually get about 10 customers,” he said. He added that he makes around 100 tala on a good day selling mangoes. Samuelu noted that the money helps take care of his family’s daily needs, including petrol, food, cash, power, and other essentials.

Together, these sellers show how mango season brings life to Samoa’s markets, providing income for families and keeping the island’s favourite fruit in high demand.