Mandarins, clementines, tangelos and citrus hybrids market in Northern America

Earlier Report Observations

The mandarin market in Northern America saw strong growth from 2018 to 2019, with volume increasing by 35% to 1.2 million tons. This expansion was primarily fueled by rising consumer preference for easy-peel, seedless varieties like clementines and tangelos, supported by ongoing marketing campaigns in the United States. The introduction of new hybrid cultivars, such as the TDE mandarin from breeding programs at the University of California Riverside, further stimulated demand by enhancing product offerings.

In 2020, market volume contracted to 1.0 million tons as global supply chain disruptions during the COVID-19 pandemic affected fruit availability and distribution. The following year, volume rebounded sharply to 1.3 million tons, aided by continued strong consumer demand and the arrival of improved hybrid varieties from breeding efforts in Florida and California, which helped sustain market interest and supply.

The market then experienced significant volatility, with volume plunging to 840 thousand tons in 2022 before recovering to 1.0 million tons in 2023. These swings represented the most pronounced fluctuations in the period, occurring alongside steady consumer preferences for seedless, easy-peel varieties and rising export prices for U.S. mandarin oranges.

Production mandarins, clementines, tangelos and citrus hybrids in Northern America

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

In Northern America, production of mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids reached 856 thousand tonnes in 2020, marking a significant 14.7% decrease from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production declined by 8.3%, with an average annual decrease of 2.8%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 729 thousand tonnes, while the highest was in 2019 at 1,004 thousand tonnes. The most substantial drop occurred in 2018, falling by 21.9%, whereas the largest increase was in 2019, rising by 37.7%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, the output value of mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids in Northern America was $1,179 million US, representing a 24.5% decline compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production value decreased by 27.8%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 10.3%. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at $964 million US. The most significant decline occurred in 2018, dropping by 41.0%, while the largest increase was in 2019, rising by 62.0%.

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

Exports mandarins, clementines, tangelos and citrus hybrids from Northern America

Exports in kind, K t

The market exhibited volatility during the observed period. Exports from Northern America of mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2020, with a 3.5-fold difference between these years. In 2020, exports stood at 0.0 thousand tonnes, an 83.0% increase from 2019. The largest decline was recorded in 2019, falling by 22.0%, while the largest increase occurred in 2018, rising by 142.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, France was the overwhelmingly dominant market for Northern America's exports of mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids in kind, accounting for 90.3% of total exports.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

Market behavior was characterized by volatility during these years. Exports in value terms varied by 2.7 times, with the lowest point in 2017 and the highest in 2020. In 2020, the export value reached $0.1 million US, showing a sharp 62.0% year-over-year increase. The largest decline was in 2019, dropping by 8.2%, while the largest increase was in 2018, rising by 82.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the geographical structure of exports in value terms was centered on France, which accounted for 83.4% of total flows.

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

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

Imports mandarins, clementines, tangelos and citrus hybrids to Northern America

Imports in kind, K t

Northern America's imports of mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids in kind increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 171.3 thousand tonnes, a modest gain of 2.9% compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 17%, with an average annual growth rate of 5.4%. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 139.6 thousand tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2018, falling by 4.6%, while the largest increase was in 2019, rising by 19.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the principal sources for imports in kind were Morocco (38.5% of imports), Spain (10.9%), and Peru (9.6%), which together accounted for 59.0% of total flows.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

Imports of mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids in value terms increased for the third consecutive year in Northern America. In 2020, imports reached $243.6 million US, a gradual gain of 8.6% versus the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 13.6%, equating to an annualized rate of 4.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Morocco (38.0% of imports in value terms), Spain (10.8%), and Peru (8.3%) remained the principal suppliers to Northern America, jointly accounting for 57.1% of total imports in value terms.

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

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