Mandarins, clementines, tangelos and citrus hybrids market in the United States

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2019, the U.S. market for mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids expanded from 1 030 thousand tons to 1 259 thousand tons. This growth was primarily fueled by rising consumer demand for convenient, easy-peel varieties, which led to increased mandarin acreage in California. Marketing campaigns highlighting the fruit's appeal to children further boosted popularity and retail availability.

Market volume dipped to 1 203 thousand tons in 2020 as economic challenges and COVID-19-related global supply chain disruptions affected spending and logistics. Despite this, mandarins maintained a strong 40% share of citrus sold. A rebound followed in 2021, with the market reaching 1 421 thousand tons, supported by increased purchases among higher-income groups and promotional efforts for unique varieties like tangelos and kumquats.

A sharp contraction to 1 088 thousand tons occurred in 2022, driven largely by an 8% decline in Florida's citrus acreage due to the continued pressure from diseases like citrus greening (HLB), which reduced domestic mandarin and tangelo production. The market partially recovered to 1 272 thousand tons in 2023.

Production mandarins, clementines, tangelos and citrus hybrids in the United States

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, the United States ranked 9th globally in the production of mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids.

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

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

In 2020, the United States produced 856 K t of mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids, marking a 14.7% year-over-year decline. Over the 2017-2020 period, production fell by 8.3%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -2.8%. The lowest production level was in 2018 at 729 K t, while the peak occurred in 2019 with 1 004 K t. The most significant drop was in 2018 at 21.9%, and the largest increase was in 2019 at 37.7%.

Annual dynamics of production in the United States in kind, 2017-2020, K t

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, the output of mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids in the United States was valued at 1 508 M $ US, down 8.6% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, production value decreased by 4.3%, translating to an annualized rate of -1.4%. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 1 341 M $ US, and the maximum in 2019 at 1 650 M $ US. The steepest decline was in 2018 at 14.9%, while the highest increase was in 2019 at 23.1%.

Annual dynamics of production in the United States in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Exports mandarins, clementines, tangelos and citrus hybrids from the United States

Exports in kind, K t

Following a two-year rise, exports of mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids from the United States declined. In 2020, the country exported 48.7 K t, a 1.9% decrease compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports grew by 28.1%, with a CAGR of 8.6%. The peak volume was in 2019 at 49.6 K t, and the largest increase occurred that same year at 22.9%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, three key markets—Canada, Japan, and the Netherlands—collectively accounted for 83.2% of total U.S. 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 the United States in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, M $ US

Exports of mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids from the United States increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 85.8 M $ US, showing a modest 5.2% rise from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value grew by 33.7%, with a CAGR of 10.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United States in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

From 2017 to 2020, Canada (49.7% of export value), Japan (23.4%), and the Netherlands (9.2%) consistently led the country structure of U.S. exports in value terms, together making up 82.2% of total flows.

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

World map of product's exports from the United States in value, 2017-2020

Imports mandarins, clementines, tangelos and citrus hybrids to the United States

Imports in kind, K t

In 2020, imports of mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids into the United States totaled 395.6 K t, reflecting a sharp 30.2% increase from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports rose by 45%, with a CAGR of 13.2%. The largest decline was in 2019 at 10.8%.

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

During 2017-2020, three primary sources—Chile, Peru, and Morocco—collectively supplied 80.8% of total U.S. imports in volume for mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids.

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

World map of product's imports to the United States in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, M $ US

In 2020, the value of mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids imported into the United States amounted to 654.7 M $ US, representing a 34.1% year-over-year advance. Over the 2017-2020 period, import value increased by 41.9%, with a CAGR of 12.4%. The most significant drop was in 2019 at 12.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United States in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Throughout 2017-2020, Chile (45.8% of import value), Peru (22.2%), and Morocco (13.3%) dominated the import structure in value terms for mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids into the United States, jointly accounting for 81.4% of total flows.

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

World map of product's imports to the United States in value, 2017-2020