Mandarins, clementines, tangelos and citrus hybrids market in MENA

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for mandarins, clementines, and citrus hybrids in the MENA region fluctuated significantly between 2018 and 2023, ranging from 2.1 million metric tons to a peak of 3.8 million metric tons. A major surge to 3.5 million metric tons in 2019 was primarily driven by a sharp drop in exports, as ongoing regional tensions and economic challenges disrupted international trade flows, redirecting more produce to the domestic market.

Market volume rebounded to 3.6 million metric tons in 2021, again supported by constrained exports amid regional conflicts that affected agricultural supply chains. The continued expansion of e-commerce, growing over 30% annually in the region, helped sustain distribution channels and supported the market volume at 3.8 million metric tons in 2022.

In 2023, the market volume declined to 3.5 million metric tons. This contraction coincided with a regional economic slowdown to 2% growth, tightening monetary policies, and rising inflation, which reduced consumer purchasing power and demand for agricultural products like citrus fruits.

Production mandarins, clementines, tangelos and citrus hybrids in MENA

In kind, 2017-2020, K 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

After two years of growth, MENA's production of mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids declined. In 2019, production reached its peak at 3 886 K t, marking a 9.9% increase. However, by 2020, production fell to 3 494 K t, representing a significant decrease of 10.1% compared to the previous year.

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

Exports mandarins, clementines, tangelos and citrus hybrids from MENA

Exports in kind, K t

The export market showed an unstable trend during this period. In 2019, exports experienced their largest decline of 61.3%. The following year, in 2020, exports rebounded sharply to 1 729 K t, a 140.6% increase compared to 2019. The highest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 1 858 K t, which was a 176.0% increase from the previous year. Overall, from 2017 to 2018, exports fluctuated with a peak-to-trough amplitude of 2.8 times.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Russia, France, and Canada were the main markets for exports in kind. Russia accounted for 29.5% of exports, France for 16.9%, and Canada for 9.4%. Together, these three countries represented 55.9% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

Foreign supplies of mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids from MENA increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 715.4 M $ US, a solid advance of 12.0% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 40.8%, equating to an annualized rate of 12.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Russia, France, and Canada consistently remained the main destinations for exports in value terms. Russia accounted for 23.5% of exports, France for 19.0%, and Canada for 10.0%. Together, these three countries represented 52.6% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports mandarins, clementines, tangelos and citrus hybrids to MENA

Imports in kind, K t

In 2020, imports of mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids into MENA stood at 425 K t, a sharp rise of 26.5% compared to the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a 20.9% decrease, while the largest increase was in 2018, at 44.3%. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 44.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 13.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Turkey, Pakistan, and South Africa stood out as the main markets for imports in kind. Turkey accounted for 41.9% of imports, Pakistan for 21.5%, and South Africa for 7.3%. Together, these three countries represented 70.6% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

In 2020, shipments of mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids into MENA from abroad amounted to 287.5 M $ US, an uptick of 48.6% compared to 2019. The largest decline was recorded in 2019, at 11.7%. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 90.8%, equating to an annualized rate of 24.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Turkey, Pakistan, and South Africa stood out as the main markets for imports in value terms. Turkey accounted for 24.3% of imports, Pakistan for 17.7%, and South Africa for 12.9%. Together, these three countries represented 55.0% of total import flows.

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

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