Mandarins, clementines, tangelos and citrus hybrids market in Argentina

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2020, the market volume for mandarins, clementines, tangelos and citrus hybrids in Argentina remained relatively stable at around 389-401 thousand tonnes, while its value began to decline. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 initially spurred widespread demand for citrus, leading to high prices early in the season, but uncertainty and fluctuations in global markets subsequently contributed to lower price levels by year-end.

In 2021, the expansion of easy-peel varieties like clementines promoted production and consumption, and exports to Russia provided a significant external demand channel. However, by 2022, adverse weather conditions and sharp increases in the cost of fertilizers, energy, and fuel impacted production, leading to a contraction in market volume to 340 thousand tonnes. During this period, consumer demand for mandarins and clementines continued to grow even as orange demand weakened.

Market volume recovered to 354.5 thousand tonnes in 2023, though the market value continued its downward trend, reflecting persistent price pressure. Anticipated significant production increases for the 2024 season pointed to further shifts in supply dynamics, while evolving consumer preferences moved toward leafless citrus presentation to reduce waste.

Production mandarins, clementines, tangelos and citrus hybrids in Argentina

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Argentina ranked 16th globally in mandarin, clementine, tangelo, and citrus hybrid production between 2017 and 2020.

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

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

Argentina's production of mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, output reached 420.0 K t, showing minimal change from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production fell by 8.5%, averaging an annual decline of 2.9%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

The value of mandarin, clementine, tangelo, and citrus hybrid production in Argentina dropped for the third year in a row. In 2020, production was valued at 259.0 M $ US, a sharp 22.5% decrease from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, the value declined by 41.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of -16.3%.

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

Exports mandarins, clementines, tangelos and citrus hybrids from Argentina

Exports in kind, t

Argentina exported 31 269 t of mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids in 2020, down 4.1% from the previous year. Over 2017-2020, exports decreased by 23.5%, with an annual decline of 8.5%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2018 at 30 864 t, which saw the largest drop of 24.5%. In contrast, 2019 experienced the biggest increase at 5.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Russia, the Philippines, and Canada were the top buyers of Argentina's mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids by volume. Russia accounted for 43.3% of exports, the Philippines for 19.9%, and Canada for 13.6%, together making up 76.8% of total exports.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Argentina's export value for mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids fell for the third straight year. In 2020, exports totaled 19 285 K $ US, a dramatic 25.4% drop from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value declined by 50.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of -21.1%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Russia, the Philippines, and Canada were the main destinations for Argentina's mandarin, clementine, tangelo, and citrus hybrid exports by value. Russia represented 45.5% of exports, the Philippines 21.7%, and Canada 15.4%, collectively absorbing 82.6% of total export value.

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

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

Imports mandarins, clementines, tangelos and citrus hybrids to Argentina

Imports in kind, t

Import volumes showed irregular changes, reflecting a volatile market. From a peak in 2017 to a low in 2019, imports varied by 2.7-fold. In 2020, Argentina imported 126 t, a sharp 107.6% increase from 2019. The lowest volume was 61 t in 2019, which also saw the largest decline of 55.2%.

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

Over 2017-2020, Spain and Uruguay dominated Argentina's import structure for mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids by volume, with other countries accounting for the remainder.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Import values exhibited irregular fluctuations, indicating market volatility. From a peak in 2018 to a low in 2019, values changed by 3.6-fold. In 2020, imports reached 83 K $ US, a sharp 100.3% rise from 2019. The lowest value was 42 K $ US in 2019, while the highest was 149 K $ US in 2018, with the largest decline of 72.0% occurring in 2019.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Spain and Uruguay accounted for the majority of Argentina's import value for mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids. Spain represented 67.2% of imports and Uruguay 26.8%, together forming 94.0% of total import value, with other partners making up the rest.

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

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