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Mandarins, clementines, tangelos and citrus hybrids market in Eastern Africa

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Eastern Africa" region includes following countries:

British Indian Ocean Territory

Burundi

Comoros

Mayotte

Ethiopia

Eritrea

French Southern Territories

Djibouti

Kenya

Madagascar

Malawi

Mauritius

Mozambique

Reunion

Rwanda

Seychelles

Somalia

Zimbabwe

South Sudan

Uganda

Tanzania

Zambia

Earlier Report Observations

The market for mandarins, clementines, tangelos and citrus hybrids in Eastern Africa underwent significant growth from 2018 to 2022, with its volume rising from 200.7 thousand tonnes to a peak of 356.5 thousand tonnes. This expansion was primarily fueled by a substantial increase in domestic production, which climbed from 195.8 thousand tonnes to 350.3 thousand tonnes over the same period.

After reaching its highest point in 2022, the market volume contracted to 336.4 thousand tonnes in 2023, corresponding with a dip in production to 331.9 thousand tonnes. Throughout these years, the influence of trade remained minimal, as imports and exports constituted only a small fraction of the total market size.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Eastern Africa
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Eastern Africa in kind, 2018-2023, K t
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from British Indian Ocean Territory in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from British Indian Ocean Territory by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from British Indian Ocean Territory in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from British Indian Ocean Territory by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from British Indian Ocean Territory, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from British Indian Ocean Territory by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from British Indian Ocean Territory in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from British Indian Ocean Territory by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from British Indian Ocean Territory in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from British Indian Ocean Territory by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from British Indian Ocean Territory, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from British Indian Ocean Territory by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to British Indian Ocean Territory in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to British Indian Ocean Territory by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to British Indian Ocean Territory in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to British Indian Ocean Territory by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to British Indian Ocean Territory, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to British Indian Ocean Territory by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to British Indian Ocean Territory in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to British Indian Ocean Territory by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to British Indian Ocean Territory in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to British Indian Ocean Territory by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to British Indian Ocean Territory, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to British Indian Ocean Territory by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production mandarins, clementines, tangelos and citrus hybrids in Eastern Africa

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

After two years of growth, the production of mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids in Eastern Africa experienced a decline. In 2020, the region produced 276.6 thousand tons of these fruits, marking a slight year-over-year decrease of 0.6%. Looking at the broader period from 2017 to 2020, production actually rose by 58%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 16.5%. The peak was reached in 2019 with 278.2 thousand tons, and that year also saw the largest increase of 42.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	11.8%	42.1%	(0.6%)	16.5%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports mandarins, clementines, tangelos and citrus hybrids from Eastern Africa

Exports in kind, t

The market displayed an unstable trend throughout the observed timeframe. Export volumes hit their lowest point in 2019 and then peaked in 2020, with a dramatic 58-fold difference between these two years. In 2020, Eastern Africa exported 582 tons of mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids, representing a massive surge of 5,748.4% compared to the previous year. The minimum export volume was recorded in 2019 at just 10 tons, and that year also experienced the largest decline of 88.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(60.0%)	(88.1%)	5 748.4%	40.7%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the export destinations for mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids from Eastern Africa were quite diversified, with no heavy concentration on a few key markets. South Africa accounted for 30.7% of exports in kind, Belarus for 7.0%, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo for 1.1%. Together, these three countries made up only 38.8% of the total export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

The market showed signs of volatility over the observed period. Export values bottomed out in 2019 and peaked in 2017, with a 20-fold difference between these extremes. In 2020, Eastern Africa exported 111 thousand US dollars worth of mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids, which was a sharp increase of 998.0% from the year before. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 10 thousand US dollars, and that year also saw the largest decline of 85.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(67.2%)	(85.0%)	998.0%	(18.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, the geographical structure of exports in value terms was highly diversified. Belarus accounted for 24.9% of exports in value, South Africa for 6.6%, and Saudi Arabia for 2.5%. Combined, these three countries represented only 34.0% of total flows, while the remaining 66.0% was spread across numerous smaller partner countries.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports mandarins, clementines, tangelos and citrus hybrids to Eastern Africa

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, foreign supplies of mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids to Eastern Africa reached 6,549 tons, indicating a gain of 41.3% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 68.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 19.1%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 7.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	29.1%	(7.5%)	41.3%	19.1%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, South Africa, Pakistan, and Egypt were the top suppliers of mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids to Eastern Africa in terms of volume. South Africa accounted for 41.6% of imports in kind, Pakistan for 25.1%, and Egypt for 14.6%. Together, their combined share reached 81.3% of total imports in kind.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Eastern Africa's imports of mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports stood at 6,788 thousand US dollars, reflecting a strong increase of 24.9% from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports rose by 51.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 14.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	14.0%	6.5%	24.9%	14.9%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, South Africa, Egypt, and Pakistan remained the principal suppliers of mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids to Eastern Africa in value terms. South Africa accounted for 50.3% of imports in value, Egypt for 20.7%, and Pakistan for 15.6%. Jointly, these three countries accounted for 86.6% of total imports in value terms.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io