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Mandarins, clementines, tangelos and citrus hybrids market in Latin America and the Caribbean

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Latin America and the Caribbean" region includes following countries:

Argentina

Bolivia

Bouvet Island

Brazil

Chile

Colombia

Ecuador

Falkland Islands (Malvinas)

South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands

French Guiana

Guyana

Paraguay

Peru

Suriname

Uruguay

Venezuela

Belize

Costa Rica

El Salvador

Guatemala

Honduras

Mexico

Nicaragua

Panama

Antigua and Barbuda

the Bahamas

Barbados

British Virgin Islands

Cayman Islands

Cuba

Dominica

Dominican Republic

Grenada

Guadeloupe

Haiti

Jamaica

Martinique

Montserrat

Curacao

Aruba

Saint Maarten (Dutch part)

Bonaire

Puerto Rico

Saint-Barthélemy

Saint Kitts and Nevis

Anguilla

Saint Lucia

Saint-Martin (French Part)

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Trinidad and Tobago

Turks and Caicos Islands

United States Virgin Islands

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for mandarins, clementines, tangelos and citrus hybrids in Latin America and the Caribbean expanded from 3.0 million tonnes in 2018 to 3.4 million tonnes in 2023, with a notable surge in 2021 and a peak in 2022. This growth was interrupted by a slight stabilization in 2023.

In 2020, the introduction of 13 new citrus varieties, including the high-yielding Valley Gold mandarin from South Africa, improved harvest scheduling and fruit quality. This development enhanced logistical efficiency and supported the sustained rise in production capacity observed in the following years.

Recent trends show a shift in consumer preference towards easy-to-peel, seedless varieties like clementines and tangelos, driven by targeted marketing. Concurrently, Peru has solidified its position as the region's leading exporter, while disease pressures affecting tangelo production in Florida introduced supply-side variations to the market.

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 Latin America and the Caribbean
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Latin America and the Caribbean 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, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Argentina in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Argentina in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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 Argentina, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Argentina 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, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Argentina in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Argentina in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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 Argentina, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Argentina 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, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Argentina in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Argentina in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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 Argentina, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Argentina 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, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Argentina in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Argentina in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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 Argentina, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ 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 Latin America and the Caribbean

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

Latin America and the Caribbean have seen their production of mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids grow for the third year in a row. In 2020, the region produced 3 499 thousand tonnes of these fruits, marking a 2.3% increase from 2019. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production rose by 8.8% overall, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 2.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in Latin America and the Caribbean in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	4.9%	1.4%	2.3%	2.9%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, the value of mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids produced in Latin America and the Caribbean was 4 197 million US dollars, showing only a slight change compared to 2019. The lowest value in recent years was recorded in 2018 at 3 970 million US dollars, while the highest was in 2019 at 4 210 million US dollars. The most significant drop occurred in 2018 with a 4.8% decrease, followed by the largest increase in 2019 at 6.1%.

Annual dynamics of production in Latin America and the Caribbean in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(4.8%)	6.1%	(0.3%)	0.2%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports mandarins, clementines, tangelos and citrus hybrids from Latin America and the Caribbean

Exports in kind, K t

In 2020, Latin America and the Caribbean exported 455.4 thousand tonnes of mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids, representing a substantial 25.4% increase from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports grew by 37%, with a compound annual growth rate of 11.1%. The biggest decline was in 2019, when exports fell by 5.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Latin America and the Caribbean in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	16.2%	(5.9%)	25.4%	11.1%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Russia were the top destinations for exports of mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids from Latin America and the Caribbean. The United States accounted for 60.4% of exports in volume, the United Kingdom for 7.6%, and Russia for 6.7%. Together, these three countries absorbed 74.7% of total exports, making them the primary markets.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Latin America and the Caribbean in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

In 2020, Latin America and the Caribbean exported 546.3 million US dollars worth of mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids, showing a 22.2% uptick compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 span, export value increased by 26.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 8.2%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019, with a 1.6% drop.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Latin America and the Caribbean in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	5.3%	(1.6%)	22.2%	8.2%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017-2020, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada formed the key group of partners for exports in value terms. The United States led with 66.2% of export value, followed by the United Kingdom at 7.6%, and Canada at 5.8%. Collectively, these three countries represented 79.6% of total export flows from Latin America and the Caribbean.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Latin America and the Caribbean in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports mandarins, clementines, tangelos and citrus hybrids to Latin America and the Caribbean

Imports in kind, K t

Imports of mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids into Latin America and the Caribbean have increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the region imported approximately 32.1 thousand tonnes, up by 14.3% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 45.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 13.4%. The largest increase was in 2019 at 27.6%, while the smallest change was in 2018 with no significant decline.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Latin America and the Caribbean in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	0.0%	27.6%	14.3%	13.4%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Spain and the United States were the two main sources for imports of mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids into Latin America and the Caribbean. Together, they accounted for 43.6% of total imports in volume.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Latin America and the Caribbean in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

Foreign supplies of mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids to Latin America and the Caribbean have risen for the third year in a row. In 2020, the region imported 35.9 million US dollars worth of these fruits, indicating a 16.7% advance compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, import value increased by 52.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 15.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Latin America and the Caribbean in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	9.0%	20.2%	16.7%	15.2%

Source: SHEV.io

In 2017-2020, the United States, Spain, and the Netherlands formed the main cluster of markets for imports in value terms. The United States accounted for 28.8% of import value, Spain for 25.5%, and the Netherlands for 1.2%. Combined, these three countries represented 55.5% of total import flows into Latin America and the Caribbean.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Latin America and the Caribbean in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io