Mandarins, clementines, tangelos and citrus hybrids market in Mali

Earlier Report Observations

The market for mandarins, clementines, tangelos and citrus hybrids in Mali underwent a substantial transformation between 2018 and 2023. Starting from a stable base of approximately 47 000 tons in 2018 and 2019, the market volume jumped dramatically to exceed 70 000 tons in 2020, representing a growth of nearly 50% within a single year.

This new, higher plateau of market activity defined the subsequent years. Following the 2020 surge, the market size experienced a minor correction in 2021 before stabilizing and growing again, reaching its peak of 73 439 tons in 2023. The overall trajectory indicates a lasting shift to a larger market volume compared to the pre-2020 period.

Domestic production was the dominant component of the market throughout these years, closely tracking its total size. The data shows that internal output was the primary driver of the market's expansion, while import volumes remained relatively low and had a marginal impact on overall supply.

Production mandarins, clementines, tangelos and citrus hybrids in Mali

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

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

The market exhibited volatility throughout the observed period. Production reached its lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2020, with a 5.3-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Mali produced 69 663 tonnes of mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids, marking a 50.8% increase from the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2019, at 0.0%, while the most significant increase was recorded in 2018, at 250.3%.

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

Exports mandarins, clementines, tangelos and citrus hybrids from Mali

Market research data show that Mali did not export any mandarins, clementines, tangelos, or citrus hybrids from 2017 to 2020.

Imports mandarins, clementines, tangelos and citrus hybrids to Mali

Imports in kind, t

The volume of mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids imported by Mali declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 440.3 tonnes, representing a 43.7% decrease compared to the prior year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports fell by 32.9%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -12.5%. The maximum volume was recorded in 2018 at 919.8 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 40.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Morocco was the dominant source for imports in kind, accounting for 81.4% of total flows, while the remainder was distributed across other markets.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations during this period. The lowest value occurred in 2018, while the highest was registered in 2019, with a peak-to-trough ratio of 3.1 times. In 2020, imports of mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids into Mali amounted to 372.5 thousand US dollars, a 42.9% reduction from the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 209.5 thousand US dollars, and the maximum in 2019 at 651.8 thousand US dollars. The largest increase was observed in 2019, at 211.2%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Morocco served as the principal market for mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids imported into Mali, representing 76.9% of total import value, with other destinations contributing a smaller share.

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

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