Mandarins, clementines, tangelos and citrus hybrids market in South-eastern Asia

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for mandarins, clementines, tangelos and citrus hybrids in South-eastern Asia fluctuated between 2018 and 2023. After starting at 573.6 thousand tons in 2018, it contracted the following year before climbing sharply to a peak of 764.1 thousand tons in 2022. A subsequent reduction brought the volume to 723.1 thousand tons in 2023. In value terms, the market demonstrated consistent growth, rising from $597.6 million in 2018 to $966.0 million in 2023, with a particularly strong surge in 2021.

By 2024, evolving consumer preferences began to influence the market. A clear trend emerged favoring citrus flavors in beverages and food products across the region, including in teas and cocktails. This growing consumer inclination spurred the increased use of these fruits in innovative savory cocktails and health-oriented beverages, reinforcing demand and aligning with a substantial rise in import volumes to 786 thousand tons for the year.

Production mandarins, clementines, tangelos and citrus hybrids in South-eastern Asia

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-eastern Asia's production of mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, the region produced 271.3 thousand tonnes, marking a modest 9.7% increase from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production rose by 25.5%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 7.9%.

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

Exports mandarins, clementines, tangelos and citrus hybrids from South-eastern Asia

Exports in kind, K t

The export market displayed volatility during this period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2019 at 2.1 thousand tonnes, while the highest volume was recorded in 2017, showing a 3.7-fold difference between these years. In 2020, South-eastern Asia's exports of mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids amounted to 4.8 thousand tonnes, a significant 123.4% increase from the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2018, with a drop of 61.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, three key markets—China, Hong Kong, and Canada—collectively accounted for 19.3% of South-eastern Asia's total exports in volume for mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations over the observed period. Exports bottomed in 2019 at 2.9 million US dollars and peaked in 2017, with a 1.8-fold gap between these years. In 2020, South-eastern Asia exported 5.0 million US dollars worth of mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids, representing a 74.2% uptick from the prior year. The largest decline was recorded in 2018 at 33.2%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, exports in value terms of mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids from South-eastern Asia were not highly concentrated. China (7.7% of export value), Hong Kong (4.3%), and the United States (4.1%) together captured only 16.1% of total flows.

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

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

Imports mandarins, clementines, tangelos and citrus hybrids to South-eastern Asia

Imports in kind, K t

In 2020, foreign supplies of mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids to South-eastern Asia reached 339.9 thousand tonnes, reflecting an 18.4% year-on-year increase. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 24.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 7.5%. The maximum volume was recorded in 2018 at 344.0 thousand tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2019, falling by 16.5%, while the largest increase was in 2018, rising by 25.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, China and Pakistan consistently made up 86.8% of total imports in volume for mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids, indicating a high degree of market concentration with a long tail of smaller suppliers.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

Cross-border shipments of mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids to South-eastern Asia have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 390.8 million US dollars, which is 10.5% higher than in 2019. From 2017 to 2020, imports rose by 46.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 13.6%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, imports in value terms of mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids to South-eastern Asia were largely focused on China and Pakistan, whose combined share reached 83.7% of total flows, with other destinations playing a secondary role.

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

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