Mandarins, clementines, tangelos and citrus hybrids market in Australia and New Zealand

Earlier Report Observations

The market for mandarins, clementines, tangelos and citrus hybrids in Australia and New Zealand saw a significant contraction to 61.8 thousand tons in 2019, followed by a recovery to 75.9 thousand tons in 2020. This rebound marked the beginning of a multi-year expansion phase.

Market volume grew strongly from 2021 onward, reaching 119.7 thousand tons in 2022. This surge coincided with a global rise in consumer preference for easy-peel citrus varieties, which stimulated demand. Concurrently, favorable weather conditions in major world production areas and increased industry investment in packing infrastructure supported greater supply availability.

In 2023, the domestic market volume moderated slightly to 113.3 thousand tons, while local production continued to rise, reaching 199.0 thousand tons. The market value mirrored this pattern, peaking at 189.4 million USD in 2022 before a minor adjustment to 185.2 million USD in 2023.

Production mandarins, clementines, tangelos and citrus hybrids in Australia and New Zealand

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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 two consecutive years of decline, production of mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids in Australia and New Zealand rebounded in 2021. That year, output reached 166.9 thousand tonnes, marking a significant year-over-year increase of 32.7%. Over the 2018-2021 period, production grew by 20.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 6.4%. The lowest production volume was recorded in 2020 at 125.8 thousand tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 7.4% during this timeframe.

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

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

In 2021, the value of mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids production in Australia and New Zealand reached 288.4 million US dollars, representing a substantial 40.1% increase from the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, production value expanded by 28.4%, achieving a compound annual growth rate of 8.7%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 205.8 million US dollars, which also experienced the most significant decline of 8.7% during this period.

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

Exports mandarins, clementines, tangelos and citrus hybrids from Australia and New Zealand

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In 2021, Australia and New Zealand exported 81 429 tonnes of mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids, showing a dramatic 29.2% increase compared to the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports grew by 29.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 9.1%. The highest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 88 416 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 40.9%. The most significant decline occurred in 2020, dropping by 28.7%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, exports of mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids from Australia and New Zealand were widely distributed across multiple partner countries. China accounted for 25.0% of export volume, Thailand for 14.5%, and Japan for 7.8%. Together, these three markets represented 47.4% of total export flows, indicating a diverse export distribution pattern.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

In 2021, Australia and New Zealand exported mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids worth 140.7 million US dollars, reflecting a substantial 36.5% increase over the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, export value grew by 38.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 11.4%. The peak export value was recorded in 2019 at 146.6 million US dollars, which also experienced the largest increase of 44.3%. The most significant decline occurred in 2020, falling by 29.7%.

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

During the 2018-2021 period, China was the leading destination for mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids exports from Australia and New Zealand in value terms, accounting for 32.8% of total exports. Thailand followed with 14.5%, and Japan with 8.4%. Together, these three markets represented 55.7% of total export value, forming the core export destinations for these citrus products.

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

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

Imports mandarins, clementines, tangelos and citrus hybrids to Australia and New Zealand

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Import volumes of mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids into Australia and New Zealand showed irregular fluctuations between 2018 and 2021, indicating a volatile market environment. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2018, while the peak occurred in 2019, with a 2.2-fold difference between these two years. In 2021, imports totaled 12 870 tonnes, marking a slight decrease of 1.4% from the previous year. The largest decline was recorded in 2020 at 9.3%, while the most significant increase occurred in 2019, surging by 122.6%.

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Throughout the 2018-2021 period, the United States was the dominant source for mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids imports into Australia and New Zealand, accounting for 34.9% of import volume. Egypt contributed 11.0%, and Israel 2.9%. Together, these three countries represented 48.8% of total import flows, forming the key group of trading partners for these citrus products.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

After two consecutive years of growth, import values of mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids into Australia and New Zealand declined in 2021. That year, imports reached 20.6 million US dollars, representing a 4.9% decrease compared to the previous year. The highest import value was recorded in 2020 at 21.7 million US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 3.3% during this period.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, three key markets dominated imports of mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids into Australia and New Zealand in value terms. The United States, Egypt, and Israel together accounted for 59.9% of total import flows, maintaining their central position as the primary sources for these citrus products throughout this period.

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

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