Mandarins, clementines, tangelos and citrus hybrids market in China

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2022, the physical market volume for mandarins, clementines, tangelos and citrus hybrids in China increased from 18 441 thousand tons to 26 425 thousand tons. This expansion was supported by the national rural revitalization strategy, which promoted county-level prosperous industries and new rural formats, along with local government plans for citrus industry restructuring and regional layout optimization. Enhanced prevention and control of diseases like citrus greening helped maintain orchard productivity.

After reaching a peak in 2022, the market volume stabilized at 26 064 thousand tons in 2023, with a marginal decline of less than 2%. Climate and disease pressures in several production areas constrained output, while the industry also faced structural overcapacity. At the same time, adjustments to import quarantine policies for frozen fruits lowered entry barriers, increasing competitive pressure on the domestic market.

In value terms, the market rose to 36 723 million USD in 2021 before decreasing to 26 888 million USD in 2023. The earlier increase was partly driven by accelerated brand building and growing consumer interest in healthier processed citrus products, while later price volatility reflected supply-demand imbalances and the effects of homogeneous variety planting on market prices.

Production mandarins, clementines, tangelos and citrus hybrids in China

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Globally, China was the leading producer of mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids from 2017 to 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

China's production of mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids grew for the third consecutive year. In 2020, output reached 23 120 K t, remaining stable compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production increased by 31.7%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 9.6%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

China's production value of mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids rose for the second year in a row. In 2020, the output was valued at 37 644 M $ US, marking a 24.4% increase from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, production value grew by 48%, with an annualized rate of 14.0%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 25 435 M $ US, while the largest decline occurred in 2018 at 0.0%.

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

Exports mandarins, clementines, tangelos and citrus hybrids from China

Exports in kind, K t

In 2020, China exported 713.9 K t of mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids, showing a solid 11.6% improvement over the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports increased by 42%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 12.4%. The largest decline was in 2019 at 1.1%, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 28.8%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, China's exports of mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids in kind were distributed across numerous countries. Vietnam accounted for 26.4% of exports, Thailand for 11.2%, and Malaysia for 9.9%, together representing 47.4% of total flows.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

In 2020, China's cross-border shipments of mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids reached 1 162 M $ US, a gain of 38.1% year-over-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports increased by 59.6%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16.9%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 2.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Vietnam, Thailand, and Malaysia stood out as the main markets for China's exports in value terms. Vietnam represented 30.8% of exports, Thailand 14.2%, and Malaysia 10.2%, together accounting for 55.2% of total flows.

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

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

Imports mandarins, clementines, tangelos and citrus hybrids to China

Imports in kind, K t

Following a two-year increase, China's imports of mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids in kind declined. In 2020, imports were recorded at 47.9 K t, down by 26.1% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 8%, with a CAGR of 2.7%. The peak was in 2019 at 64.7 K t, which also saw the largest increase of 23.1%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Australia, South Africa, and Peru were the top suppliers of mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids to China in kind. Australia accounted for 40.1% of imports, South Africa for 21.7%, and Peru for 20.1%, jointly taking 81.9% of total imports.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

After a two-year rise, China's imports of mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids in value terms declined. In 2020, imports were recorded at 89 M $ US, down by 21.5% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 2.2%, with a CAGR of 0.7%. The maximum value was in 2019 at 113 M $ US, which also experienced the largest increase of 28.5%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Australia, South Africa, and Peru remained the primary markets for China's imports in value terms of mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids. Australia represented 51.4% of imports, South Africa 17.7%, and Peru 16.8%, together accounting for 86.0% of total flows.

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

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