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Mandarins, clementines, tangelos and citrus hybrids market in Mexico

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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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 Mexico fluctuated between 2018 and 2023, starting at 510.6 thousand tons in 2018 and reaching 522.4 thousand tons in 2023. A notable drop to 456.6 thousand tons occurred in 2021, coinciding with a 13% rise in the average farm-gate price for mandarins that reflected tighter supply conditions. The market rebounded in 2022, expanding to 509.2 thousand tons as growers responded to the higher price signals and expanded plantings of easy-peel varieties and hybrids. In 2023, volume grew further to 522.4 thousand tons, supported by a surge in imports amid a recovery in citrus exports to third countries.

Structural shifts within the Mexican mandarin sector included a pronounced concentration of cultivation in the states of Aguascalientes, Morelos and Baja California, which together accounted for over 86% of planted area. Persistent phytosanitary issues, particularly Mexican fruit fly infestations in eastern growing regions, continued to limit fresh tangerine exports. Consumer preferences evolved toward easy-peel types, with clementines and hybrids gaining importance while the share of satsumas declined.

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, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Mexico
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Mexico in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Mexico 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. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Mexico in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Mexico by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Mexico in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Mexico by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Mexico, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Mexico by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Mexico in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Mexico by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Mexico in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Mexico by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Mexico, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Mexico by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Mexico in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Mexico by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Mexico in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Mexico by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Mexico, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Mexico by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Mexico in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Mexico by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Mexico in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Mexico by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Mexico, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Mexico by countries, 2018-2025, $ 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, 2018-2025
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 Mexico

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

Between 2018 and 2021, Mexico ranked 15th globally in the production of mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids.

Top producers of mandarins, clementines, tangelos and citrus hybrids, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of mandarins, clementines, tangelos and citrus hybrids, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

In 2021, Mexico produced 451.8 K t of mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids, marking a 14.8% year-on-year decline. Over the 2018–2021 period, production fell by 11%, which translates to an annualized decrease of 3.8%. The highest production level was recorded in 2020 at 530.4 K t, with the largest annual increase also occurring that year at 9.0%.

Annual dynamics of production in Mexico in kind, 2018-2021, K t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(4.2%)	9.0%	(14.8%)	(3.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports mandarins, clementines, tangelos and citrus hybrids from Mexico

Exports in kind, t

The market showed an unstable trend throughout the period. From the low in 2021 to the high in 2019, export volumes varied by a factor of 1.8. In 2021, Mexico's shipments of mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids abroad totaled 1 781 t, representing a 30.6% increase compared to the previous year.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Mexico in kind, 2018-2021, t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	30.6%	n/a	n/a	(10.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, the geographical distribution of exports in kind was heavily reliant on the United States, which accounted for 99.3% of total flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Mexico in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2021, Mexico exported 1 273 K $ US worth of mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids, reflecting a significant decline of 16.3% from the prior year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports dropped by 35%, equating to an annualized rate of 13.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Mexico in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(16.3%)	n/a	n/a	(13.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

During 2018–2021, the United States dominated the export value of mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids from Mexico, holding a 99.6% share of total flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Mexico in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports mandarins, clementines, tangelos and citrus hybrids to Mexico

Imports in kind, t

After a two-year increase, Mexico's imports of mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids declined. In 2021, Mexico imported 6 544 t, indicating a 41.7% drop compared to 2020. Over the 2018–2021 period, imports rose by 26.3%, which corresponds to an annualized growth rate of 8.1%. The peak import volume was recorded in 2020 at 11 223 t, with the largest annual increase occurring in 2019 at 53.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Mexico in kind, 2018-2021, t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	53.9%	40.8%	(41.7%)	8.1%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2018–2021, the United States and Peru were the main sources for imports in kind, together accounting for 100.0% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Mexico in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations during this period. From the low in 2018 to the peak in 2020, import values varied by a factor of 2.2. In 2021, foreign supplies of mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids to Mexico reached 7 931 K $ US, representing a 5.8% decline from the previous year. The highest value was recorded in 2020 at 8 417 K $ US, with the largest annual increase in 2019 at 88.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Mexico in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	88.7%	17.3%	(5.8%)	27.8%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, the United States and Peru formed a highly concentrated pair of markets for imports in value terms of mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids to Mexico, together capturing 100.0% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Mexico in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io