Mandarins, clementines, tangelos and citrus hybrids market in Thailand

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for mandarins, clementines, tangelos and citrus hybrids in Thailand showed considerable variability between 2018 and 2023. After reaching 264 thousand tons in 2018, it dropped sharply to 197 thousand tons in 2019. A strong recovery followed, with the market expanding to 323 thousand tons in 2020 and further to 357 thousand tons in 2021. Growth continued at a slower pace to 364 thousand tons in 2022 before a slight contraction to 351 thousand tons in 2023.

Domestic production increased steadily from 181 thousand tons in 2018 to 289 thousand tons in 2022, then eased to 283 thousand tons in 2023. Imports, which added 84 thousand tons to the market in 2018, fell dramatically to less than 1 thousand ton in 2019 before rebounding to over 100 thousand tons in the following years. Exports remained modest throughout the period, never exceeding 7 thousand tons annually, thus having a limited impact on overall market size.

The market for these citrus fruits in Thailand is supported by consistent consumer interest, particularly during cultural festivals such as the Chinese New Year, when mandarins are traditionally in high demand.

Production mandarins, clementines, tangelos and citrus hybrids in Thailand

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Thailand was among the world's leading producers of mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids from 2017 to 2020, ranking 21st globally by production volume.

Top producers of mandarins, clementines, tangelos and citrus hybrids, 2017-2020

World map of production of mandarins, clementines, tangelos and citrus hybrids, 2017-2020

Thailand's production of mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 220.9 thousand tons, marking a strong year-over-year gain of 12.0%. Over the 2017–2020 period, production grew by 34%, with a compound annual growth rate of 10.3%.

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

Exports mandarins, clementines, tangelos and citrus hybrids from Thailand

Exports in kind, K t

The export market showed an unstable trend during this period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2019 at 0.6 thousand tons, with a decline of 45.8%, and peaked in 2020 at 1.6 thousand tons, representing a sharp uptick of 185.2% compared to the previous year. The gap between these years was 2.9-fold.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the main markets for Thailand's exports of mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids in kind were China, with a 41.2% share; Laos, at 19.8%; and Myanmar, at 17.8%. Together, these three countries accounted for 78.8% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Market performance exhibited noticeable fluctuations over these years. Export values dropped to a minimum in 2019 at 122 thousand US dollars, with a decline of 86.3%, and climbed to a maximum in 2020 at 1 578 thousand US dollars, reflecting an intense rise of 1 192.2% compared to the previous year. This represented a 12.9-fold shift from the trough to the peak.

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

In the 2017–2020 period, the largest buyers of mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids from Thailand in value terms were China, with a 24.6% share; the United States, at 17.4%; and Hong Kong, at 17.3%. Together, these markets formed 59.2% of total exports in value terms.

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

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

Imports mandarins, clementines, tangelos and citrus hybrids to Thailand

Imports in kind, K t

The import market displayed an unstable trend throughout the timeframe. Imports fell to their lowest point in 2019 at 0.5 thousand tons, with a decline of 99.5%, and surged to their highest in 2020, showing a steep improvement of 22 296.1% from the previous year. The volume in 2020 was 224 times higher than in 2019.

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

Over 2017–2020, virtually all imports in kind of mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids to Thailand were associated with China, which accounted for 90.3% of total flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Volatility characterized the market behavior during these years. Import values reached their lowest in 2019 at 321 thousand US dollars, with a decline of 99.6%, and peaked in 2020 at 93 798 thousand US dollars, reflecting an advance of 29 123.8% compared to 2019. This peak-to-trough ratio was 292 times.

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

Throughout 2017–2020, China and Australia remained the principal suppliers of mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids to Thailand in value terms, together taking 99.2% of total imports.

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

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