Mandarins, clementines, tangelos and citrus hybrids market in Brazil

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2019, Brazil's mandarin, clementine, and citrus hybrid market volume remained stable at around 995–998 thousand tonnes. This period saw the implementation of national identity and quality standards for fruit juices, including tangerine juice, which regulated processing methods, alongside broader federal decree changes affecting the agricultural sector.

Market volume grew by over 4% in 2020 and nearly 6% in 2021, reaching 1.1 million tonnes. This expansion was driven by continued investment and scaling in Brazil's citrus chain, reflected in a 17% surge in orange juice exports by late 2022, which bolstered overall citrus production capacity.

In 2022, market volume plateaued just above 1.1 million tonnes. A 45% increase in accumulated rainfall from August 2022 to April 2023 supported the harvest, while breeding programs released new hybrid mandarin cultivars like IAC 2019 Maria, aiming for disease resistance. However, the ongoing impact of greening disease limited growth. By 2023, production and market volume fell by approximately 3%, as the persistent pressure from greening constrained output.

Production mandarins, clementines, tangelos and citrus hybrids in Brazil

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

Brazil ranked 8th globally in mandarin, clementine, tangelo, and citrus hybrid production from 2018 to 2021.

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

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

Brazil's production of mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids grew for the second year in a row. In 2021, the country produced 1 085 K t, marking a 5.6% increase from the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, production rose by 9.5%, averaging 3.1% annually. The lowest output was in 2019 at 984 K t, which saw a slight decline of 0.6%.

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

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Following a two-year downturn, Brazil's production value for mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids rebounded. In 2021, the output was valued at 1 245 M $ US, up 22.0% year-over-year. From 2018 to 2021, however, overall production value fell by 2.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 0.8%. The lowest value occurred in 2020 at 1 020 M $ US, after a significant drop of 11.5% in 2019.

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

Exports mandarins, clementines, tangelos and citrus hybrids from Brazil

Exports in kind, t

Brazil's exports of mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids declined for the third consecutive year. In 2021, exports totaled 218 t, down 8.1% from the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports plummeted by 58.8%, averaging a 25.6% annual decrease.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Canada, the Netherlands, and Germany were the top destinations for Brazil's exports in volume, accounting for 41.6%, 11.5%, and 8.4% of total flows, respectively. Together, these three countries made up 61.5% of all exports.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

After two years of contraction, Brazil's export value for mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids saw a modest recovery. In 2021, exports reached 250 K $ US, a 6.2% increase from the year before. However, over the 2018-2021 period, export value dropped by 63.3%, with an average annual decline of 28.4%. The lowest point was in 2020 at 236 K $ US, which experienced a sharp fall of 53.2%.

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

During 2018-2021, Canada, the Netherlands, and Germany remained the leading partners in terms of export value, contributing 45.0%, 11.6%, and 9.8% of total flows, respectively. Combined, they represented 66.5% of Brazil's export value.

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

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

Imports mandarins, clementines, tangelos and citrus hybrids to Brazil

Imports in kind, t

Brazil's imports of mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids rose by 21.7% in 2021 compared to the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports increased by 29.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 9.1%. The peak volume was in 2019 at 10 809 t, which saw a surge of 33.0%, while 2020 recorded the largest decline of 19.7%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Spain and Uruguay were the primary suppliers of mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids to Brazil, together accounting for 99.0% of total import volume. The remaining imports were spread thinly across other countries.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2021, Brazil's import value for mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids reached 10 210 K $ US, up 12.4% from 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, import value grew by 24.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 7.6%. The most notable decrease occurred in 2020, with a 1.3% drop.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Brazil's imports in value terms were heavily concentrated on Spain and Uruguay, which together accounted for 99.0% of total flows.

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

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