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

Earlier Report Observations

The market for mandarins, clementines, tangelos and citrus hybrids in South America saw its volume grow from 2.4 million tonnes in 2018 to 2.7 million tonnes in 2023, with production rising from 2.8 million tonnes to 3.2 million tonnes over the same period. Market value followed a similar upward trend, reaching 3.1 billion US dollars in 2023 after a temporary contraction in 2021. This expansion was supported by consistent export activity, which remained above 400 thousand tonnes annually.

By 2024, the regional citrus landscape was influenced by several developments. The citrus industry in Uruguay recovered from drought conditions due to beneficial rains, supporting the harvest. Planting of late-season, easy-peel hybrid varieties expanded across the Southern Hemisphere, responding to growing consumer preference for convenient fruit. In Brazil, disease pressures such as Huanglongbing (HLB) affected variety selection and orchard management, while global supply shifts from producers like Peru and Morocco influenced trade dynamics.

Production mandarins, clementines, tangelos and citrus hybrids in South 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

South America's production of mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, the region produced 2 896 K t of these fruits, representing a 1.4% increase from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production rose by 9%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 2.9%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, the value of mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids produced in South America was 3 463 M $ US, down 1.9% compared to the previous year. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 3 270 M $ US, while the highest was in 2019 at 3 530 M $ US. The most significant decrease occurred in 2018, with a drop of 3.9%, and the largest increase was in 2019, with an 8.0% rise.

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

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

Exports in kind, K t

In 2020, South America exported 456.2 K t of mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids, marking a 26.8% year-over-year increase. From 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 36.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 10.9%. The biggest decline was in 2019, when exports fell by 6.9%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Russia were the top buyers of mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids from South America. The United States accounted for 60.5% of exports in kind, followed by the United Kingdom at 7.7% and Russia at 6.8%. Together, these three countries made up 75.0% of total exports in kind.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

In 2020, South America's exports of mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids reached 545.6 M $ US, showing a solid 22.7% increase from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports rose by 27.4%, with an average annual growth rate of 8.4%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019, with a 1.4% drop.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada were the main destinations for South America's exports of mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids in value terms. The United States led with 66.1% of exports, followed by the United Kingdom at 7.7% and Canada at 5.8%. Combined, these three countries accounted for 79.6% of total export value.

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

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

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

Imports in kind, K t

South America's imports of mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids have increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the region imported approximately 11.8 K t of these fruits, a slight gain of 0.7% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 6.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.1%. The lowest import volume was in 2018 at 10.9 K t, which also saw the largest decline of 1.9%. The biggest increase occurred in 2019, with a 7.8% rise.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Spain and the United States consistently remained the primary sources for South America's imports of mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids in kind. Together, they accounted for 37.7% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

After two years of growth, South America's imports of mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids declined in 2020. Imports reached 13.2 M $ US, down 3.0% from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 13.9%, with an average annual growth rate of 4.4%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 13.6 M $ US, and the largest increase was in 2018, with a 10.1% rise.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Spain and the United States continued to be the key sources for South America's imports of mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids in value terms. Together, they represented 57.8% of total import flows.

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

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