Mandarins, clementines, tangelos and citrus hybrids market in South Korea, 2026

Earlier Report Observations

The South Korean market for mandarins, clementines, tangelos and citrus hybrids grew in volume from 2018, reaching a peak of 653 thousand tons in 2020. This expansion was followed by a sustained decline, with the market contracting to 604.5 thousand tons by 2023.

Domestic production followed a similar trajectory, rising to 658.9 thousand tons in 2020 before decreasing in subsequent years. Exports saw a significant increase, particularly in 2020 and 2021, which reduced the volume available for domestic consumption, while imports remained negligible throughout the period.

In value terms, the market experienced a pronounced decrease after 2020, with the market value falling from $917.3 million in 2018 to $733.0 million in 2023, indicating changes in pricing alongside the shifts in volume.

Production mandarins, clementines, tangelos and citrus hybrids in South Korea

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

South Korea ranked as the world's 12th largest producer of mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids during the 2017-2020 period.

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 Korea's production of mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids grew for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 658.9 thousand tons, marking a modest year-over-year increase of 4.6%. Over the 2017-2020 period, production rose by 10.3%, with an average annual growth rate of 3.3%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

South Korea's production value for mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, output was valued at 713.0 million US dollars, representing a 20.1% decrease compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production value fell by 7.1%, equivalent to an annualized decline of 2.4%. The peak value occurred in 2018 at 920.1 million US dollars, which saw the largest increase of 19.9%.

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

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

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South Korea's exports of mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 6 338 tons, showing a sharp rise of 154.0% year-over-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports grew by 243.4%, with an average annual growth rate of 50.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the largest buyers of South Korean mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids by volume were Russia, accounting for 47.8% of exports, Canada with 13.0%, and the United States at 12.8%. Together, these three countries made up 73.6% of total export volume.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

South Korea's export value for mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids rose for the third year in a row. In 2020, exports totaled 6 860 thousand US dollars, reflecting a 93.9% increase compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, export value grew by 189.3%, equating to an annualized rate of 42.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the leading destinations for South Korean mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids by value were Russia, with 29.3% of exports, the United States at 18.8%, and Singapore with 13.1%. Collectively, these three markets accounted for 61.1% of total export value.

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

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

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

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South Korea's imports of mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports were recorded at 512 tons, which is 236.6% higher than the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports surged by 13 528.7%, with an average annual growth rate of 414.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, South Korea's imports of mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids by volume were highly concentrated, with the United States accounting for 99.4% of total flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

South Korea's import value for mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports were valued at 1 000 thousand US dollars, representing a 176.8% rise year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, import value grew by 6 667.4%, equating to an annualized rate of 307.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the geographical pattern of South Korea's imports by value showed a strong reliance on the United States, which absorbed 99.0% of total flows.

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

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