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

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2022, the market volume for mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids in Eastern Asia grew from 19 894 thousand tons to 27 735 thousand tons. This expansion was supported by enhanced quality control measures and the introduction of new varieties, which improved yields and market appeal. Consumer demand for healthy and natural foods also contributed to sustained growth.

In 2023, the market volume stabilized at 27 383 thousand tons as extreme weather events and pest infestations in key growing regions limited production and affected fruit quality. These conditions followed several years of growth and reflected increasing volatility in agricultural output.

Throughout the period, consumer preferences increasingly favored sweeter, thin-skinned varieties, driving further innovation in breeding. Investment in new processing facilities and venture capital funding for organic citrus startups indicated ongoing market development, while structural challenges such as an aging farmer population remained.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

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

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

Eastern Asia's production of mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the region produced 24 545 K t, marking a 0.7% rise compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production grew by 29.9%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 9.1%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

The value of mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids produced in Eastern Asia has risen for the third year in a row. In 2020, output was valued at 39 058 M $ US, reflecting a substantial year-over-year increase of 21.5%. Over the 2017-2020 period, production value increased by 45.3%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.3%.

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

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

Exports in kind, K t

Exports of mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids from Eastern Asia have grown for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 756.9 K t, representing a significant 11.3% increase compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports rose by 41.2%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 12.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the export structure in kind was relatively dispersed. Vietnam accounted for 25.0% of exports in kind, Thailand for 10.7%, and Malaysia for 9.5%, with these three countries together making up 45.2% of total flows. No single partner emerged as clearly dominant during this period.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

In 2020, the value of mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids exported from Eastern Asia reached 1 205 M $ US, showing a sharp rise of 34.3% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, export value increased by 57.9%, with an annualized growth rate of 16.5%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, at 0.8%.

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

During 2017-2020, Vietnam, Thailand, and Malaysia consistently remained the top destinations for exports in value terms. Vietnam held 29.4% of export value, Thailand 13.6%, and Malaysia 9.8%, together accounting for 52.8% of total flows.

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

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

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

Imports in kind, K t

Following a two-year increase, imports of mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids into Eastern Asia declined. In 2020, imports reached 103.9 K t, which is 18.3% lower than in 2019. The peak was recorded in 2019 at 127.2 K t, with the largest increase also occurring that year at 13.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Australia, South Africa, and the United States were the main sources for imports in kind to Eastern Asia. Australia accounted for 36.2% of imports in kind, South Africa for 21.0%, and the United States for 11.9%, together representing 69.1% of total flows.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

After a two-year gain, imports of mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids into Eastern Asia declined. In 2020, imports totaled 183 M $ US, equivalent to a strong decrease of 14.0% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, import value increased by 15.9%, with a CAGR of 5.0%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 213 M $ US, with the largest increase also in 2019 at 24.4%.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, Australia, South Africa, and the United States formed the core group of markets for imports in value terms. Australia accounted for 44.4% of import value, South Africa for 17.2%, and the United States for 12.3%, together making up 74.0% of total flows.

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

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