Mandarins, clementines, tangelos and citrus hybrids market in Africa

Earlier Report Observations

The market for mandarins, clementines, tangelos and citrus hybrids in Africa expanded consistently from US$ 1 986 million in 2018 to a peak of US$ 3 103 million in 2021, reflecting strong growth across the early years of the period.

A reversal occurred in 2022 and 2023, with the market size contracting to US$ 2 915 million and then to US$ 2 783 million. In 2023, the industry faced significant headwinds, including infrastructure inefficiencies, rising transportation costs, and restrictive market access regulations in the European Union, which collectively pressured export performance and contributed to the market's decline. The entry of young trees into production provided some counterbalance by supporting output volumes.

Production mandarins, clementines, tangelos and citrus hybrids in Africa

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of mandarins, clementines, tangelos and citrus hybrids, 2017-2020

World map of production of mandarins, clementines, tangelos and citrus hybrids, 2017-2020

In 2019, Africa produced 3 522 thousand metric tons of mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids, marking the highest output in recent years. However, production declined moderately by 8.7% in 2020 to 3 215 thousand metric tons. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 3 086 thousand metric tons. Over the four-year period from 2017 to 2020, overall production grew by 4.2%, with an average annual growth rate of 1.4%.

Annual dynamics of production in Africa in kind, 2017-2020, K t

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Africa's production of mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the output was valued at 3 682 million US dollars, representing an 18.5% rise compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production value surged by 48%, translating to an annualized growth rate of 14.0%.

Annual dynamics of production in Africa in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Exports mandarins, clementines, tangelos and citrus hybrids from Africa

Exports in kind, K t

Export volumes of mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids from Africa showed significant fluctuations between 2017 and 2020. In 2019, exports experienced the largest decline of 35.2%. However, they rebounded dramatically in 2020, reaching 1 620 thousand metric tons—a 94.3% year-over-year increase. Over this period, the difference between the highest and lowest export volumes was 2.3-fold.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Africa in kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Russia, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom were the main destinations for Africa's exports of mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids in volume terms. Russia accounted for 28.0% of exports, followed by the Netherlands at 12.6% and the United Kingdom at 12.0%. Together, these three countries absorbed 52.7% of total export volumes.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Africa in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, M $ US

Africa's export value of mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, exports reached 917.9 million US dollars, up 25.5% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, export value increased by 66%, with an annualized growth rate of 18.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Africa in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Between 2017 and 2020, Africa's exports of mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids in value terms were distributed across numerous countries. Russia was the largest market, accounting for 21.9% of export value, while the Netherlands contributed 14.0% and the United Kingdom 13.2%. Combined, these three countries represented 49.1% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Africa in value, 2017-2020

Imports mandarins, clementines, tangelos and citrus hybrids to Africa

Imports in kind, K t

Africa's import volume of mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids has risen for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 16 thousand metric tons, a 12.8% increase from the previous year. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 11 thousand metric tons, which also saw the largest decline of 16.9%. In contrast, 2019 experienced the highest growth at 29.1%. Overall, imports grew by 21% from 2017 to 2020, with an average annual growth rate of 6.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Africa in kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Africa's imports of mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids in volume terms came from a diverse range of countries. Spain was the largest supplier, accounting for 9.6% of imports, followed by Pakistan at 7.5% and Portugal at 3.2%. Together, these three countries represented 20.3% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Africa in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, M $ US

Africa's import value of mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids has increased for the second year in a row. In 2020, imports amounted to 17.9 million US dollars, showing a robust 23.9% year-over-year rise. The lowest import value was recorded in 2018 at 11.8 million US dollars, which also saw a decline of 11.2%. From 2017 to 2020, import value grew by 35.5%, with an annualized growth rate of 10.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Africa in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Between 2017 and 2020, Africa's imports of mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids in value terms were sourced from a broad portfolio of countries. Spain led with 13.4% of import value, followed by Pakistan at 5.9% and Portugal at 5.4%. Collectively, these three countries accounted for 24.8% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Africa in value, 2017-2020