Mandarins, clementines, tangelos and citrus hybrids market in Oceania

Earlier Report Observations

Australian mandarin production initially dipped from 138.6 thousand tons in 2018 to 125.8 thousand tons in 2020, then entered a period of strong expansion, reaching 199.0 thousand tons by 2023. This growth was fundamentally driven by the industry's shift toward new consumer-preferred varieties. Plantings of easy-peel mandarins in South Australia increased to 27% of the citrus area, while the introduction of new protected varieties in Western Australia and nationwide breeding programs focused on seedless, cold-tolerant fruit laid the groundwork for increased yields.

The domestic market volume experienced notable swings, primarily influenced by export activity. A sharp rise in exports to 89.0 thousand tons in 2019 significantly reduced local availability, shrinking the market to 62.4 thousand tons. The subsequent recovery to 120.0 thousand tons by 2022 was aided by lower export volumes and rising production. The Russia-Ukraine crisis in 2022 indirectly supported domestic consumption by disrupting global trade flows, which increased the relative availability of Australian fruit on the local market. However, a rebound in exports to 95.3 thousand tons in 2023 slightly reduced the market volume to 113.9 thousand tons.

Continued innovation and market development sustained the sector's momentum. Industry efforts intensified to build export markets in anticipation of further production gains. Consumer demand remained steady, with popular easy-peel varieties like Imperial and Clementine extending seasonal availability, supported by ongoing breeding for improved traits. Adjustments in wholesale prices reflected the evolving balance between supply from new plantings and domestic and export demand.

Production mandarins, clementines, tangelos and citrus hybrids in Oceania

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

Production of mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids in Oceania has declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, the region produced 125.8 K t of these fruits, representing a modest year-over-year contraction of 7.4%. The highest production level was recorded in 2018 at 138.6 K t, which also saw the largest annual increase of 8.8%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Following two years of growth, the production value of mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids in Oceania declined. In 2020, the output was valued at 203.7 M $ US, marking a decrease of 9.0% compared to the previous year. The peak value occurred in 2019 at 223.8 M $ US, while the largest annual increase was recorded in 2018 at 10.2%.

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

Exports mandarins, clementines, tangelos and citrus hybrids from Oceania

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, cross-border shipments of mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids from Oceania reached 63 670 t, down by 28.5% from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 11.6%, equating to an annualized rate of 4.0%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 63 136 t, while the highest was in 2019 at 89 017 t, which also saw the largest annual increase of 41.0%.

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

Data from 2017 to 2020 show that exports of mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids from Oceania were not heavily concentrated on a few key destinations. China accounted for 27.3% of exports in kind, Thailand for 13.7%, and Japan for 7.7%, with these three countries jointly representing 48.7% of total flows.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

In 2020, the value of mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids exports from Oceania amounted to 103.1 M $ US, marking a decrease of 29.7% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 10%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -3.5%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 101.6 M $ US, while the highest was in 2019 at 146.6 M $ US, which also saw the largest annual increase of 44.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, China, Thailand, and Japan remained the primary buyers of mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids from Oceania in value terms. China accounted for 33.3% of exports, Thailand for 14.4%, and Japan for 7.5%, with these three countries jointly forming 55.2% of total export value.

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

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

Imports mandarins, clementines, tangelos and citrus hybrids to Oceania

Imports in kind, t

The import market for mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids in Oceania showed volatility over the observed period. In 2020, imports were recorded at 14 320 t, constituting a gradual year-over-year decline of 7.7%. The lowest import volume was in 2018 at 7 676 t, while the highest was in 2019 at 15 520 t. The largest annual decline occurred in 2018 at 48.6%, and the largest increase was in 2019 at 102.2%, resulting in a two-fold variation between the minimum in 2018 and the maximum in 2019.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United States, Egypt, and Israel consistently held leading positions in the country structure of imports in kind for mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids into Oceania. The United States accounted for 34.3% of imports, Egypt for 10.7%, and Israel for 3.6%, with these three countries jointly accounting for 48.7% of total flows.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

Imported volumes of mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids in Oceania increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports totalled 23.1 M $ US, which is 2.6% above the 2019 level. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 7.9%, equating to an annualized rate of 2.6%.

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

Over the 2017-2020 period, the United States, Egypt, and Israel were the main sources of imports in value terms for mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids into Oceania. The United States accounted for 47.1% of imports, Egypt for 7.9%, and Israel for 3.2%, with these three countries together absorbing 58.1% of total import value.

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

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