Oranges market in Asia

Earlier Report Observations

The orange market in Asia expanded from 22.0 million tons in 2018 to 23.9 million tons in 2023, driven primarily by rising domestic production. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 boosted demand for citrus fruits globally, supporting consumption and encouraging local output. Subsequent years saw continued production gains, aided by favorable growing conditions in key regions and increased processing demand for orange juice, as reflected in Brazil's expanded concentrate production.

Global supply shocks, including hurricanes in Florida and droughts in Europe during 2022, tightened worldwide orange availability and raised prices. These events, coupled with EU restrictions on imports of South African citrus, altered trade flows and may have incentivized Asian producers to increase output. Despite a slight stabilization in 2022, the market resumed strong growth in 2023, with production reaching 22.8 million tons.

The substantial production increase in 2023 coincided with reported orchard expansion in Brazil and improved climatic conditions, suggesting similar supportive factors in Asia. Additionally, heightened demand for Navel and Valencia oranges in North America provided export opportunities, though Asian exports declined as more fruit was absorbed domestically.

Production oranges in Asia

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of oranges, 2017-2020

World map of production of oranges, 2017-2020

In Asia, orange production reached 20 812 K t in 2020, showing a slight increase of 0.6% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 2.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 0.8%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, at 0.1%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2018, at 2.1%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

The value of orange production in Asia was 18 639 M $ US in 2020, marking a significant uptick of 25.1% year-over-year. From 2017 to 2020, production value increased by 27.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 8.3%. The largest decline was observed in 2019, at 7.4%.

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

Exports oranges from Asia

Exports in kind, K t

Asia's orange export volume declined for the second consecutive year, reaching 611 K t in 2020, which represents a 9.3% decrease compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 12.3%, with a compound annual decline rate of 4.3%. The maximum export volume was recorded in 2018 at 736 K t, with the largest increase that year at 5.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Russia, Ukraine, and Romania consistently held leading positions in the country structure of orange exports in kind. Russia accounted for 13.8% of exports, Ukraine for 3.8%, and Romania for 1.0%, jointly making up 18.5% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

Asia exported oranges worth 548 M $ US in 2020, showing a robust increase of 12.7% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, export value grew by 8.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.8%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 486 M $ US, while the maximum was in 2018 at 571 M $ US. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 14.9%, and the largest increase was in 2018 at 13.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Russia, Ukraine, and Romania were the primary buyers of oranges from Asia in value terms. Russia accounted for 11.1% of exports, Ukraine for 2.7%, and Romania for 0.8%, together comprising 14.5% of total export value.

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

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

Imports oranges to Asia

Imports in kind, K t

In 2020, foreign orange supplies to Asia totaled 2 010 K t, showing a moderate decline of 7.3% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 10.1%, equating to an annualized decline rate of 3.5%. The largest decline was recorded in 2018 at 8.0%, while the largest increase occurred in 2019 at 5.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Egypt, South Africa, and the United States were the principal sources for orange imports in kind to Asia. Egypt accounted for 25.4% of imports, South Africa for 22.5%, and the United States for 13.2%, jointly making up 61.1% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

In 2020, orange imports to Asia were valued at 1 996 M $ US, showing no significant change compared to the previous year. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 2 097 M $ US. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 5.1%, while the largest increase was in 2018 at 7.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United States, South Africa, and Egypt accounted for the largest share of orange imports to Asia in value terms. The United States represented 24.3% of imports, South Africa 23.0%, and Egypt 19.3%, together comprising 66.7% of total import flows.

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

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