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Mandarins, clementines, tangelos and citrus hybrids market in Iran

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for mandarins, clementines, tangelos and citrus hybrids in Iran showed steady growth from 2018 to 2020, rising from 521 thousand tons to 605 thousand tons. This expansion was supported by the government's continued ban on orange imports and strategic storage initiatives, such as the 300 thousand ton citrus reserve in Qaem Shahr ahead of Nowruz, which helped stabilize domestic supply and mitigate seasonal fluctuations.

A sharp acceleration occurred in 2021, with the market jumping 23% to 744 thousand tons. This surge coincided with increased attention to fruit quality, including the use of ethylene for degreening peels to improve appearance and meet consumer preferences, enhancing both domestic acceptance and export potential. The focus on quality, along with ongoing market regulation, sustained growth into 2022, when the market reached 790 thousand tons.

After peaking in 2022, the market contracted to 707 thousand tons in 2023, a decrease of 10% that interrupted the prior growth trajectory.

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. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Iran
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Iran in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Iran in value, 2018-2023, $ US
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 Iran in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Iran 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 Iran in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Iran 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 Iran, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Iran 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 Iran in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Iran 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 Iran in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Iran 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 Iran, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Iran 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 Iran in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Iran 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 Iran in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Iran 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 Iran, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Iran 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 Iran in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Iran 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 Iran in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Iran 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 Iran, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Iran 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 Iran

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Iran ranked 13th globally in the production of mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids.

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

Iran's production of mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids grew for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 640.8 thousand tons, marking a 9.2% increase from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production rose by 73.6%, with an average annual growth rate of 20.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	44.9%	9.7%	9.2%	20.2%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

After two years of growth, Iran's production value for mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids declined. In 2020, the output was valued at 276.0 million US dollars, down 10.0% from the year before. Between 2017 and 2020, production value increased by 47.5%, translating to an annualized rate of 13.8%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 306.8 million US dollars, with the largest year-on-year increase occurring in 2018 at 47.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	47.1%	11.4%	(10.0%)	13.8%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports mandarins, clementines, tangelos and citrus hybrids from Iran

Exports in kind, t

Iran's export volume of mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids expanded for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 36 071 tons, surging 55.4% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports soared by 494.1%, with an average annual growth rate of 81.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	133.4%	63.8%	55.4%	81.1%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Iraq, Afghanistan, and Russia were the primary destinations for Iran's exports of mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids in volume terms. Iraq accounted for 55.5% of exports, Afghanistan for 14.7%, and Russia for 13.8%, together making up 84.0% of total export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Iran's export value for mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids rose for the third year in a row. In 2020, exports reached 15 538 thousand US dollars, up 28.0% from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, export value increased by 404.6%, corresponding to an annualized rate of 71.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	137.1%	66.3%	28.0%	71.5%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Iraq, Russia, and Afghanistan were the leading destinations in the value-based geographical breakdown of Iran's exports of mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids. Iraq held a 47.8% share, Russia 18.3%, and Afghanistan 15.3%, collectively representing 81.4% of total export value.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports mandarins, clementines, tangelos and citrus hybrids to Iran

Imports in kind, t

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Pakistan dominated Iran's imports of mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids in volume terms, accounting for 100.0% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Pakistan was the nearly exclusive supplier of mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids to Iran in value terms, with a 100.0% share of total imports.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io