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

Earlier Report Observations

The mandarin, clementine, and citrus hybrid market in Western Asia opened the 2018-2023 period at a volume of 1,752 thousand tons. That year saw the emergence of new competitors in Egypt and Morocco, with Egyptian production nearing one million tons, altering competitive pressures in the broader region. Market volume then contracted to 1,461 thousand tons in 2019 before recovering to 1,621 thousand tons in 2020.

A phase of steady growth followed from 2021 onward. The market reached 1,682 thousand tons in 2021 and 1,789 thousand tons in 2022. The most pronounced expansion occurred in 2023, when production surged to 3,540 thousand tons, driving the market volume to 2,813 thousand tons.

Production mandarins, clementines, tangelos and citrus hybrids in Western Asia

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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 2019, Western Asia's production of mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids reached its lowest point at 2,006 thousand tonnes. The following year, in 2020, output rose to 2,150 thousand tonnes, marking a 7.2% year-over-year improvement. The peak production occurred in 2018, with 2,251 thousand tonnes. The most significant decline was observed in 2019, when production fell by 10.9%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Following a two-year decline, the production of mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids in Western Asia rebounded. In 2019, the value of this production hit a low of 1,313 million US dollars. By 2020, it had increased to 1,518 million US dollars, reflecting a strong 15.7% year-over-year growth. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production value grew by 3.7%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 1.2%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019, at 6.1%.

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

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

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Western Asia's exports of mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids have grown for three consecutive years. In 2020, exports reached 928 thousand tonnes, up 12.1% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports increased by 22.2%, translating to an annualized growth rate of 6.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Russia, Ukraine, and France were the primary destinations for Western Asia's exports of mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids in terms of volume. Russia accounted for 40.4% of exports, Ukraine for 11.6%, and France for 5.7%. Together, these three countries represented 57.7% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

Cross-border shipments of mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids from Western Asia have increased for two consecutive years. In 2018, export value was at its lowest, 495.4 million US dollars, with a decline of 4.9% that year. By 2020, exports had risen to 655.5 million US dollars, a 21.0% increase from the prior year. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value grew by 25.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 7.9%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Russia, France, and Ukraine were the main destinations for Western Asia's exports of mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids in value terms. Russia held a 39.1% share, France 10.7%, and Ukraine 9.3%. Collectively, these three countries accounted for 59.1% of total export flows.

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

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

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

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In 2019, Western Asia's imports of mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids in volume terms saw their largest decline, dropping by 5.1%. The following year, in 2020, imports surged to {value_last_year} thousand tonnes, a dramatic 40.8% increase from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 92%, with a compound annual growth rate of 24.3%. The largest increase occurred in 2018, at 43.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the market for imports of mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids into Western Asia was diverse. Pakistan, Egypt, and South Africa were the top sources, accounting for 19.2%, 6.6%, and 6.3% of imports in volume, respectively. Together, they represented just 32.1% of total flows, with the remaining 67.9% distributed among numerous other countries.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

In 2019, imports of mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids into Western Asia in value terms experienced their largest decline, falling by 7.8%. By 2020, imports had climbed to 319.1 million US dollars, a 42.4% uptick from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, import value increased by 89.5%, equating to an annualized rate of 23.7%. The largest increase was recorded in 2018, at 44.4%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, imports of mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids into Western Asia in value terms were spread across many countries. Pakistan, South Africa, and Egypt were the leading sources, with shares of 16.4%, 11.5%, and 9.1%, respectively. Combined, they accounted for only 37.0% of total import flows.

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

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