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

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the Western European market for mandarins, clementines, and hybrids saw a dip followed by a rebound. Initial years were characterized by varietal innovation, with new cultivars like the Tango mandarin emphasizing quality and sustainability, alongside genomic sequencing to improve breeding. In 2020, market volume rose to 949 thousand tons, supported by an expansion of cultivated area and a clear shift in consumer preference toward these fruits over oranges.

The 2021-2022 period was shaped by contrasting forces. Growing purchase frequency and strong demand for premium club varieties like Orri and Tango supported the market. However, supply was challenged by lower yields due to adverse weather, water shortages, and pest issues in regions such as Andalusia. These production constraints, coupled with higher costs for inputs, transport, and logistics—exacerbated by geopolitical instability—pushed prices upward, leading to a rise in market value even as volume stabilized around 950 thousand tons.

In 2023, the market volume contracted to 837 thousand tons, yet its value increased to 1.43 billion dollars, indicating that continued price pressure, likely from persistent cost increases and consumer focus on quality, outweighed the decline in physical sales. Overall, the 2018-2023 period shows a market where innovation and demand growth were counterbalanced by production challenges, resulting in higher value despite volatile volumes.

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

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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 2020, Western Europe produced 45,060 tonnes of mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids, marking a significant year-over-year increase of 31.1%. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 7.9%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.6%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 34,360 tonnes, while the highest was in 2018 at 47,790 tonnes. The most substantial decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 28.1%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, the output of mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids in Western Europe was valued at $58,989,000, representing a 53.3% increase compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production value rose by 15.8%, with a CAGR of 5.0%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at $38,478,000, and the largest decline that year was 33.7%.

Annual dynamics of production in Western Europe in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

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

Exports in kind, K t

Cross-border shipments of mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids from Western Europe increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 196,000 tonnes, reflecting a modest rise of 7.9% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 5.6%, equating to an annualized rate of 1.8%. The lowest export volume was in 2018 at 165,000 tonnes, with the largest decline that year of 11.4%. In contrast, the largest increase occurred in 2019, at 10.5%.

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

An analysis of exports in kind from 2017 to 2020 reveals a broad distribution across many markets. Poland accounted for 9.2% of exports, Switzerland for 8.2%, and the United Kingdom for 5.8%, together making up only 23.2% of total flows. The remaining 76.8% was distributed among numerous other partners.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

Deliveries of mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids from Western Europe increased for the second year in a row. In 2020, exports reached $257 million, a 26.1% rise compared to the prior year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 13.3%, with a CAGR of 4.3%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at $200 million, with the largest decline that year of 11.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Switzerland was a key buyer, accounting for 9.3% of exports in value terms, followed by Poland at 7.0% and the United Kingdom at 5.3%. However, their combined share reached only 21.6% of total exports, with the remaining 78.4% spread across many other partners.

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

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

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

Imports in kind, K t

After a two-year decline, imports of mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids into Western Europe increased. In 2020, imports amounted to 1,100,000 tonnes, showing a moderate rise of 8.9% from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 2.7%, with a CAGR of 0.9%. The lowest import volume was in 2019 at 1,010,000 tonnes, and the largest decline occurred in 2018, at 3.5%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Spain dominated imports in kind with a 67.2% share, followed by Morocco at 8.2% and South Africa at 6.3%. Together, these three countries accounted for 81.8% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

In 2020, imports of mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids into Western Europe totaled $1,531 million, a 25.8% increase year-over-year. From 2017 to 2020, imports rose by 19.5%, with a CAGR of 6.1%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at $1,217 million, with the largest decline that year of 6.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Spain led as the top supplier, accounting for 66.8% of imports in value terms, followed by South Africa at 7.2% and Morocco at 6.7%. Their combined share reached 80.7% of total imports.

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

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