Mandarins, clementines, tangelos and citrus hybrids market in France

Earlier Report Observations

The French market for mandarins, clementines, tangelos and citrus hybrids experienced significant fluctuations in volume between 2018 and 2023. After an initial decline to 342.3 thousand tons in 2019, market size rebounded strongly, surpassing 365 thousand tons in 2020 and reaching a peak of 367.4 thousand tons in 2021.

This growth period was followed by a downward trend, with the market contracting to 356.5 thousand tons in 2022 and then falling sharply by over 8% to 327.7 thousand tons in 2023, its lowest point in the observed period. Domestic production showed similar volatility, dropping notably in 2019 before recovering in 2020-2022.

Imports, which form the majority of supply, mirrored this pattern, rising until 2021 before declining in 2022 and 2023, directly influencing the overall market volume contraction.

Production mandarins, clementines, tangelos and citrus hybrids in France

In kind, 2017-2020, 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

France produced 45 060 tonnes of mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids in 2020, marking a 31.1% increase from the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 7.9%, which translates to an annualized rate of 2.6%. The lowest production level was in 2019 at 34 360 tonnes, while the highest was in 2018 at 47 790 tonnes. The most significant drop occurred in 2019, with a decline of 28.1%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Following a two-year decline, the production of mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids in France rebounded. In 2020, the output was valued at 73 708 thousand US dollars, representing a substantial 56.3% gain compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production increased by 24.9%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 7.7%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 47 158 thousand US dollars, and the largest decline was in 2018 at 13.0%.

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

Exports mandarins, clementines, tangelos and citrus hybrids from France

Exports in kind, K t

In 2020, France exported 39.0 thousand tonnes of mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids, showing a notable year-on-year rise of 12.2%. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 2.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 0.9%. The lowest export volume was in 2019 at 34.8 thousand tonnes, while the highest was in 2018 at 40.9 thousand tonnes. The most significant decline occurred in 2019, dropping by 15.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Switzerland, Italy, and the Netherlands were the leading destinations for France's exports of mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids in kind. Switzerland accounted for 33.1% of exports, Italy for 15.5%, and the Netherlands for 11.6%, collectively making up 60.2% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

France's cross-border shipments of mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 63.9 million US dollars, equivalent to a 33.8% rise compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports grew by 12.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.1%. The lowest value was in 2018 at 44.0 million US dollars, and the largest decline was also in 2018 at 22.4%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Switzerland, Italy, and the Netherlands remained the top destinations for France's exports in value terms. Switzerland held 35.7% of exports, Italy 15.8%, and the Netherlands 9.0%, together accounting for 60.5% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports mandarins, clementines, tangelos and citrus hybrids to France

Imports in kind, K t

After a two-year decrease, France's imports of mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids in volume increased. In 2020, import volume amounted to 359.8 thousand tonnes, indicating a controlled advance of 5.0% compared to the previous year. The lowest volume was in 2019 at 342.7 thousand tonnes, and the largest decline was in 2018 at 2.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Spain, Morocco, and Israel were the largest suppliers of mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids to France in kind. Spain accounted for 66.0% of imports, Morocco for 13.0%, and Israel for 12.6%, collectively forming 91.7% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

In 2020, France imported 536.2 million US dollars worth of mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids, equivalent to a steep rise of 28.1% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 25.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 8.0%. The lowest value was in 2019 at 418.6 million US dollars, and the largest decline was also in 2019 at 2.0%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Spain and Israel remained the key destinations for France's imports in value terms, jointly accounting for 80.6% of total flows, while other partners were much less significant individually.

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

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