Mandarins, clementines, tangelos and citrus hybrids market in Southern Asia

Earlier Report Observations

The mandarin, clementine, and citrus hybrid market in Southern Asia grew from 7.6 million metric tons in 2018 to 8.9 million metric tons in 2019. This expansion was primarily driven by state-owned companies scaling up cultivation and new agricultural policies that encouraged orchard plantings. Consumer preference for seedless varieties also contributed to rising demand, supporting the increase in market volume.

Market volume stabilized between 8.8 and 9.3 million metric tons from 2020 through 2022. Continued government investment in production capacity and the entry of new players into the market helped maintain supply levels. During this period, the implementation of tighter packaging and labeling regulations improved product standards while the development of new citrus hybrids provided additional options for consumers.

In 2023, the market volume decreased to 9.0 million metric tons. This contraction coincided with the influence of global and regional factors on consumer behavior and regulatory changes affecting export market access. The ongoing development of new varieties by state-owned enterprises provided some underlying support to production.

Production mandarins, clementines, tangelos and citrus hybrids in Southern 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

Following two years of growth, the production of mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids in Southern Asia experienced a decline. In 2020, the region produced 9 073 K t of these fruits, marking a 1.4% decrease compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production rose by 31.1%, with an average annual growth rate of 9.5%. The peak was reached in 2019 at 9 206 K t, which also saw the largest annual increase of 16.3%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

For the third consecutive year, the production value of mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids in Southern Asia continued to rise. In 2020, the output was valued at 4 592 M $ US, showing a modest year-over-year increase of 1.0%. From 2017 to 2020, production value grew by 31.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 9.4%.

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

Exports mandarins, clementines, tangelos and citrus hybrids from Southern Asia

Exports in kind, K t

In 2020, Southern Asia's exports of mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids reached 394.8 K t, representing a 21.4% increase compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports expanded by 57%, with an average annual growth rate of 16.2%. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 0.2%, while the most significant increase was recorded in 2018 at 29.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the export destinations for these fruits in Southern Asia were quite diverse. Russia accounted for 22.2% of exports in kind, Indonesia for 9.7%, and the United Arab Emirates for 8.8%. Together, these three partners made up 40.6% of total flows, with no single country emerging as clearly dominant.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

For the third year in a row, the export value of mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids from Southern Asia increased. In 2020, exports totaled 199.8 M $ US, up by 24.4% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, export value grew by 56.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 16.2%.

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

During the 2017-2020 period, the value of exports for these fruits from Southern Asia was distributed relatively evenly among partners. Russia led with 26.8% of export value, followed by Indonesia at 10.9%, and the Philippines at 8.4%. Collectively, these three countries accounted for 46.0% of total flows.

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

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

Imports mandarins, clementines, tangelos and citrus hybrids to Southern Asia

Imports in kind, K t

The import market displayed notable volatility over the observed period. In 2018, imports hit their lowest point at 20.8 K t, which also saw the largest decline of 4.6%. By 2020, imports surged to 86.4 K t, a 109.9% increase compared to 2019. Overall, import volumes varied by a factor of 4.2 from the low in 2018 to the high in 2020.

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

From 2017 to 2020, China, South Africa, and Australia consistently held leading positions in the import structure for these fruits in Southern Asia. China accounted for 25.8% of imports in kind, South Africa for 16.8%, and Australia for 1.9%. Together, these three countries represented 44.6% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

For the third consecutive year, the value of imports for mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids into Southern Asia rose. In 2020, imports stood at 110.9 M $ US, reflecting a substantial increase of 146.4% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, import value surged by 983.2%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 121.3%.

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

In the 2017-2020 period, China, South Africa, and Australia were the primary sources for imports in value terms. China dominated with 47.7% of import value, followed by South Africa at 22.7%, and Australia at 2.5%. Combined, these three markets accounted for 72.9% of total import flows.

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

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