Mandarins, clementines, tangelos and citrus hybrids market in Colombia

Earlier Report Observations

The market for mandarins, clementines, tangelos and citrus hybrids in Colombia grew from 169.7 thousand tons in 2018 to 206.1 thousand tons in 2019. This expansion was supported by the experimental introduction of the high-yielding Dancy mandarin variety in the piedemonte llanero region, a result of over a decade of local research aimed at improving productivity and competitiveness. Market volume then contracted to 185.2 thousand tons in 2020.

A period of strong growth followed, with the market surging to 304.0 thousand tons in 2021. This increase was driven by ongoing efforts to evaluate and promote new citrus varieties, particularly mandarins, to improve quality and meet specific international demand—especially from the United States—for seedless, easy-to-peel fruit with good flavor. Production and commercialization remained solid, and the market continued to grow steadily, reaching 333.0 thousand tons by 2023, as the industry also explored value-added opportunities such as the utilization of peel waste.

Production mandarins, clementines, tangelos and citrus hybrids in Colombia

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Colombia ranked 25th globally in mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids production 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

Colombia's production of mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids rose for two years before declining. In 2020, output reached 183.5 K t, marking a modest 9.1% year-over-year decrease. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 28.7%, equivalent to an 8.8% annualized rate. The peak was in 2019 at 201.9 K t, with the largest annual increase of 22.0% also occurring that year.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Colombia's production value for mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids increased for two years before falling. In 2020, the value stood at 178.6 M $ US, down 11.5% from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, the value rose by 45.9%, translating to a 13.4% annualized growth rate. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 201.8 M $ US, with the largest annual increase of 33.4% also in 2019.

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

Exports mandarins, clementines, tangelos and citrus hybrids from Colombia

Exports in kind, t

The data shows irregular changes, reflecting a volatile market environment. Export volumes varied significantly, with a 2.4-fold difference between the low in 2019 and the high in 2020. In 2020, Colombia's cross-border shipments of mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids totaled 591 t, a 144.6% increase from the previous year. The minimum was in 2019 at 242 t, with the largest decline of 44.2% also recorded that year.

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

From 2017 to 2020, France was the primary buyer of mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids from Colombia, accounting for 87.3% of total exports in kind, while other partners held relatively modest shares.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

The data indicates irregular changes, pointing to a volatile market environment. Export values fluctuated, with a 2.4-fold difference between the low in 2019 and the peak in 2020. In 2020, Colombia exported 576 K $ US worth of mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids, a 138.2% gain compared to the prior year. The minimum value was in 2019 at 242 K $ US, with the largest decline of 39.0% also in 2019.

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

During 2017-2020, France remained the main destination for Colombia's mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids, taking 86.7% of total exports in value terms, while the rest was distributed among other countries.

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

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

Imports mandarins, clementines, tangelos and citrus hybrids to Colombia

Imports in kind, t

Colombia's imports of foreign mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 2 285 t, showing a steep 48.5% drop compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 62.2%, equivalent to a 27.7% annualized decline.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the import structure in kind was dominated by Ecuador and Peru, which together accounted for 91.6% of total flows, with other markets forming a long tail.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Colombia's imports of mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids fell for the third year in a row. In 2020, imports reached 1 680 K $ US, representing a solid 14.1% decrease over the past year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports dropped by 29.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of -11.1%.

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

In 2017-2020, the main markets for imports in value terms were Peru (62.0% of imports), Spain (15.2% of imports), and Ecuador (14.9% of imports), forming a cluster that together accounted for 92.1% of total flows.

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

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