Mandarins, clementines, tangelos and citrus hybrids market in CIS

Earlier Report Observations

The mandarin, clementine, and citrus hybrid market in the CIS grew from 1 029 thousand tons in 2018 to 1 097 thousand tons in 2020. This expansion was supported by Russia's position as the world's largest consumer, absorbing about one-fifth of global exports, and by increased citrus exports from Southern Hemisphere countries to the European market in 2019, which improved import availability for the region.

After a period of stabilization around 1 080-1 084 thousand tons in 2021-2022, the market volume jumped to 1 153 thousand tons in 2023. This sharp rise was driven by a shift in import sources: logistical disruptions and a reduction in supplies from Morocco were offset by larger shipments from Turkey and China, which replenished market volumes. During this period, consumer preference also began shifting towards sweeter, seedless hybrid varieties like clementines and tangelos.

In 2024, the market continued to be shaped by trade flow adjustments. Supplies from Morocco nearly halted due to sanctions, while Turkey's shipments to Russia also contracted. These reductions were partially balanced by increased imports from Egypt and Abkhazia. Concurrently, a new Polish regulation requiring origin labeling on price tags for fruit and vegetables introduced additional regional trade considerations.

Production mandarins, clementines, tangelos and citrus hybrids in CIS

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

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

CIS production of mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, the region produced 41 296 tonnes, marking a 3.6% increase from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production rose by 13%, with an average annual growth rate of 4.2%.

Annual dynamics of production in CIS in kind, 2017-2020, t

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Following two years of growth, CIS production value for mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids declined. In 2020, output was valued at 30 441 thousand US dollars, a significant drop of 10.6% compared to 2019. Over 2017-2020, production value decreased by 4.4%, with an average annual decline of 1.5%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 34 035 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest annual increase of 5.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in CIS in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Exports mandarins, clementines, tangelos and citrus hybrids from CIS

Exports in kind, K t

Export volumes showed an unstable trend during this period. The lowest point was in 2017, followed by a peak in 2019, with a 1.9-fold difference between these years. In 2020, CIS exported 13 thousand tonnes, a decline of 31.0% from 2019. The maximum volume of 19 thousand tonnes was recorded in 2019, while the largest annual increase of 88.3% occurred in 2018.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Ukraine and Mongolia were the primary destinations for CIS exports of mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids in volume terms, together accounting for 26.4% of total exports.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

Export values were volatile during these years. The lowest point was in 2017, with a peak in 2019, showing a 1.9-fold gap. In 2020, exports totaled 9.5 million US dollars, a 40.4% decrease from the previous year. The highest value was 16.0 million US dollars in 2019, while the largest annual increase of 80.7% was recorded in 2018.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Ukraine and Mongolia were the two main destinations for CIS exports of mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids in value terms, together representing 22.9% of total exports.

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

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

Imports mandarins, clementines, tangelos and citrus hybrids to CIS

Imports in kind, K t

CIS imports of mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 1 068 thousand tonnes, a 2.4% rise from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 15.1%, with an average annual rate of 4.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Turkey, Morocco, and Pakistan remained the main suppliers of mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids to CIS in volume terms. Turkey accounted for 38.4% of imports, Morocco for 20.2%, and Pakistan for 13.7%, together making up 72.4% of total imports.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

After two years of growth, CIS import value for mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids declined. In 2020, imports were valued at 731.4 million US dollars, a moderate drop of 5.8% from 2019. Over 2017-2020, import value increased by 2.3%, with an average annual growth of 0.8%. The highest value was 776.6 million US dollars in 2019, which also saw the largest annual increase of 6.7%.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, Turkey, Morocco, and Pakistan were the key markets for CIS imports of mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids in value terms, together accounting for 69.7% of total imports.

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

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