Bottom line: The best time to buy mangosteen (Manggis) in Bali is from January to April each year, when prices are at their lowest (around Rp 10,000 per kilogram). Outside of the season, prices can spike by 3–4 times. Bali is one of Indonesia’s main mangosteen-producing regions, contributing about 50% of the national output, and its quality is widely recognized—so be sure to try it when you visit.
Mangosteen is one of the most widely produced tropical fruits in Indonesia. This sweet and tangy fruit typically has a three-month harvest season in any given region.
However, due to Indonesia’s vast size, mangosteen harvests occur across different regions from November to April. The harvest season usually begins in Sumatra, where farmers start harvesting from November to December. This is followed by Java and Bali from January to March.
The variation in mangosteen harvest seasons across Indonesia means this tropical fruit is available in markets for about eight months of the year.
Mangosteen in Bali
Bali is one of Indonesia’s main mangosteen producers, accounting for 50% of the country’s total output. The mangosteen grown in Bali is of excellent quality and tastes amazing! So when you’re in Bali, don’t miss the chance to try this delicious fruit. In Indonesian, mangosteen is called “manggis.”
Best Season to Buy Mangosteen
Like most fruits, mangosteen is cheaper during the harvest season. During the harvest season, the price is around Rp 10,000 per kilogram. The price of this so-called “Queen of Tropical Fruits” can rise by three to four times when production drops.
To buy fresh and affordable mangosteen in Indonesia or Bali, the best time is usually between January and April.
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