Mandarins, clementines, tangelos and citrus hybrids market in India

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2022, the market volume for mandarins, clementines, and citrus hybrids in India increased from 5.1 million tons to 6.3 million tons. This growth was initially supported by the launch of new varieties such as Cutter Valencia and Nagpur Mandarin Seedless-4 for commercial cultivation, alongside the development of value-added products like ready-to-serve beverages and jams by research institutes, which expanded market offerings and stimulated demand.

The market dipped to 6.1 million tons in 2020 due to global supply chain disruptions and high energy costs, which raised expenses for imported crop protection chemicals and fertilizers, affecting production input availability. Recovery followed, with the market reaching 6.3 million tons in 2022 as cultivation area expanded and domestic consumer demand for citrus fruits grew, alongside the emergence of new hybrids like Kinnow and Clementine.

By 2023, the market volume stabilized at 6.2 million tons. New mandarin plantings initiated since 2018 began entering their bearing phase from 2024 onward, setting the stage for future production growth without major supply disruptions anticipated.

Production mandarins, clementines, tangelos and citrus hybrids in India

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Globally, India ranked as the world's second-largest producer of mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids 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

Following two years of growth, India's production of mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids declined. In 2020, the country produced 6 136 K t, showing a slight year-over-year decrease of 1.7%. Over the 2017-2020 period, production rose by 38.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 11.4%. The highest production level was recorded in 2019 at 6 243 K t, which also saw the largest annual increase of 22.4%.

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

Exports mandarins, clementines, tangelos and citrus hybrids from India

Exports in kind, t

The export market for these citrus fruits showed significant volatility during this period. From 2017 to 2018, export volumes fluctuated dramatically, with a 26-fold difference between the peak and trough. In 2020, India exported 521 t, representing a substantial increase of 101.1% compared to the previous year. The highest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 942 t, which also saw the largest annual surge of 2 450.6%. In contrast, 2019 experienced the steepest decline of 72.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Nepal accounted for 65.9% of India's exports by volume, followed by the United Arab Emirates at 10.7% and Oman at 6.9%. Together, these three markets represented 83.5% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Export values demonstrated considerable volatility throughout the observed period. Between 2017 and 2018, the market showed a 12.8-fold difference between the highest and lowest points. In 2020, India's exports of these citrus fruits reached 239 K $ US, marking a 90.7% increase from the previous year. The peak value was recorded in 2018 at 413 K $ US, which also saw the largest annual growth of 1 181.0%. The most significant decline occurred in 2019, with a 69.6% drop.

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

During the 2017-2020 period, Nepal dominated India's export value with a 54.7% share, while the United Arab Emirates contributed 13.7% and Oman accounted for 7.9%. Collectively, these three destinations represented 76.2% of total export value.

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

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

Imports mandarins, clementines, tangelos and citrus hybrids to India

Imports in kind, t

Import volumes displayed an unstable pattern throughout the timeframe. From the low in 2017 to the high in 2019, import quantities varied threefold. In 2020, India imported 2 538 t of these citrus fruits, showing a modest decrease of 1.2% compared to the previous year. The highest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 2 568 t, while 2018 saw the largest annual increase of 147.1%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Australia was India's leading supplier by volume with a 24.4% share, closely followed by China at 24.1% and South Africa at 21.9%. Together, these three countries accounted for 70.5% of India's total imports by volume.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Import values revealed irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. From 2017 to 2019, import values varied 2.4 times between the lowest and highest points. In 2020, India's imports totaled 1 959 K $ US, reflecting a significant year-over-year decline of 15.4%. The peak value was recorded in 2019 at 2 315 K $ US, while 2018 experienced the largest annual increase of 106.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Australia led as India's primary supplier by value with a 35.7% share, followed by South Africa at 20.6% and China at 19.0%. These three countries jointly accounted for 75.2% of India's total import value.

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

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