Mandarins, clementines, tangelos and citrus hybrids market in Americas

Earlier Report Observations

The market for mandarins, clementines, tangelos and citrus hybrids in the Americas expanded from over 4.0 million tonnes in 2018 to a peak of 4.7 million tonnes in 2021, representing growth of more than 15% over three years. This upward trend was interrupted in 2022 and 2023, when the market volume contracted by approximately 4% and 2% respectively, settling at 4.4 million tonnes.

By 2024, several regional developments were observed. Argentina reported a significant rise in mandarin production, particularly of Satsuma and Clementine varieties, which increased supply. Persistent autumn rains in some growing regions affected fruit quality for varieties like Clemenules. In the United States, demand for imported mandarins from Spain, Chile, Morocco and Peru remained strong, with distinct seasonal import peaks. The commercialization of protected club varieties such as Orri, Tango and Nadorcott also gained momentum.

Underlying these movements, broader trends included a sustained consumer preference for easy-peel and seedless varieties. Innovations in disease-resistant cultivars, particularly against Huanglongbing (HLB), and the strengthening of export positions by countries like Uruguay further contributed to the market's evolution during the period.

Production mandarins, clementines, tangelos and citrus hybrids in Americas

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, production of mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids in the Americas reached its peak at 4,425 thousand tonnes. However, in 2020, output declined to 4,355 thousand tonnes, marking a 1.6% decrease from the previous year. Looking at the broader period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 5%, with an average annual growth rate of 1.6%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 4,104 thousand tonnes. The most significant year-on-year increase occurred in 2019, when production rose by 7.8%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

The value of mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids production in the Americas has risen for the third year in a row. In 2020, output was valued at 20,124 million US dollars, representing a 14.3% increase compared to 2019. Over the four-year span from 2017 to 2020, production value surged by 37.2%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 11.1%.

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

Exports mandarins, clementines, tangelos and citrus hybrids from Americas

Exports in kind, K t

In 2020, exports of mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids from the Americas totaled 278.4 thousand tonnes, a 17.0% drop from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports fell by 17.4%, with an average annual decline of 6.2%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 203.5 thousand tonnes. The sharpest decrease occurred in 2018, when exports plunged by 39.6%. In contrast, the largest increase was seen in 2019, with exports jumping by 64.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, exports of mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids from the Americas were distributed across a diverse range of markets. The top three destinations—the United Kingdom (7.6% of exports), Russia (6.7%), and the Netherlands (6.2%)—collectively accounted for just 20.6% of total export flows, indicating a lack of concentration on a few key markets.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

In 2020, the value of mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids exports from the Americas reached 546.3 million US dollars, up 22.2% from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, export value increased by 26.7%, with an average annual growth rate of 8.2%. The only decline during this period was in 2019, when export value dipped by 1.6%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, exports of mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids from the Americas in value terms were spread across numerous partner countries. The United Kingdom (7.6% of export value), the Netherlands (5.3%), and Russia (5.2%) together represented only 18.0% of total flows, highlighting the broad distribution of trade partners.

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

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

Imports mandarins, clementines, tangelos and citrus hybrids to Americas

Imports in kind, K t

In 2019, imports of mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids into the Americas peaked at 206.8 thousand tonnes. By 2020, imports had decreased slightly to a total of value_last_year thousand tonnes, down 1.4% from the previous year. Over the four-year period from 2017 to 2020, import volume grew by 33.4%, with an average annual increase of 10.1%. The lowest import level was in 2018 at 140.2 thousand tonnes. The most significant decline occurred in 2018, with imports falling by 8.2%, while the largest increase was in 2019, when imports surged by 47.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, imports of mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids into the Americas were heavily concentrated in a few key sources. Morocco (31.8% of imports), Spain (12.8%), and China (7.2%) together accounted for 51.8% of total import volume, making them the primary suppliers.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

Imports of mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids into the Americas have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, import value totaled 279.5 million US dollars, up 9.5% from the prior year. Between 2017 and 2020, import value rose by 17.4%, with an average annual growth rate of 5.5%.

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

During the period from 2017 to 2020, three main markets—Morocco, Spain, and South Africa—collectively represented 52.9% of the total import value of mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids into the Americas.

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

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