Mandarins, clementines, tangelos and citrus hybrids market in Australia

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2020, the market volume for mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids in Australia fluctuated significantly, heavily influenced by export dynamics. In 2019, expanded exports to ASEAN countries, facilitated by improved biosecurity market access and free trade agreements, drove overseas shipments to 86.9 thousand tons. This surge reduced domestic market volume to 53.1 thousand tons despite relatively stable production. Concurrently, the ongoing evaluation and introduction of new rootstocks and varieties with consumer-preferred traits like seedlessness and easy peeling laid a foundation for future production resilience.

From 2021 onward, production entered a sustained growth phase, reaching 198.4 thousand tons in 2023. This increase was supported by robust export demand, particularly from markets in China, Thailand, and New Zealand, as highlighted in industry reports. The Citrus Strategic Investment Plan 2022-2026 further emphasized export growth, and the adoption of voluntary national quality standards helped maintain market access. However, by 2023, the domestic market volume dipped to 104.8 thousand tons as exports hit a record 94.9 thousand tons, diverting a larger share of the harvest abroad.

Production mandarins, clementines, tangelos and citrus hybrids in Australia

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

Between 2018 and 2021, Australia ranked 30th globally in production volume for mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids, positioning it among the world's leading producers of these fruits.

Top producers of mandarins, clementines, tangelos and citrus hybrids, 2018-2021

World map of production of mandarins, clementines, tangelos and citrus hybrids, 2018-2021

Following a two-year decline, Australia's production of mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids rebounded in 2021. That year, output reached 166.0 K t, marking a sharp 32.5% increase compared to 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, production grew by 20.3%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.4%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2020 at 125.3 K t, which represented the largest decline of 7.5% during this timeframe.

Annual dynamics of production in Australia in kind, 2018-2021, K t

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

In 2021, the value of Australia's mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids production surged to 292.1 M $ US, reflecting a steep 39.7% rise from the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, the production value increased by 28.3%, with a CAGR of 8.7%. The minimum value occurred in 2020 at 209.1 M $ US, which saw the largest decline of 8.3% over this period.

Annual dynamics of production in Australia in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Exports mandarins, clementines, tangelos and citrus hybrids from Australia

Exports in kind, t

Australia exported 79 458 t of mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids in 2021, representing a sharp 29.8% increase from 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, exports grew by 29.5%, equating to an annualized rate of 9.0%. The maximum export volume was recorded in 2019 at 86 851 t, which saw the largest increase of 41.5%. In contrast, the minimum volume was in 2020 at 61 229 t, marking the largest decline of 29.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Australia in kind, 2018-2021, t

From 2018 to 2021, Australia's exports of mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids were distributed across numerous countries. China accounted for 25.1% of exports in kind, Thailand for 14.6%, and Japan for 7.8%, with these three markets collectively representing 47.5% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Australia in kind, 2018-2021

Exports in value, M $ US

In 2021, Australia's exports of mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids in value terms reached 139.8 M $ US, showing a sudden 36.8% gain compared to 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, export value increased by 38.1%, with a CAGR of 11.4%. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 146.1 M $ US, which experienced the largest increase of 44.3%. The largest decline occurred in 2020, dropping by 30.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Australia in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

During 2018-2021, China, Thailand, and Japan were the principal destinations for Australia's exports of mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids in value terms. China held 33.0% of export value, Thailand 14.6%, and Japan 8.3%, together accounting for 55.9% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Australia in value, 2018-2021

Imports mandarins, clementines, tangelos and citrus hybrids to Australia

Imports in kind, t

Australia's imports of mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids declined for the second consecutive year in 2021, reaching 3 254 t, down 15.0% from 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, imports decreased by 24.6%, equating to an annualized rate of 9.0%. The maximum import volume was recorded in 2019 at 4 439 t, which saw the largest increase of 2.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Australia in kind, 2018-2021, t

From 2018 to 2021, the United States and Egypt jointly absorbed 88.0% of Australia's total imports in kind of mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids, with the remaining volume distributed across smaller markets.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Australia in kind, 2018-2021

Imports in value, M $ US

In 2021, Australia's imports of mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids in value terms amounted to 9.0 M $ US, marking a significant 10.9% decline from 2020. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 8.9 M $ US, while the maximum occurred in 2020 at 10.1 M $ US, which saw the largest increase of 13.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Australia in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Throughout 2018-2021, the United States dominated Australia's imports of mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids in value terms, concentrating 74.3% of total import value, with the rest shared among many countries with smaller individual shares.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Australia in value, 2018-2021