Oranges market in Eastern Asia, 2026

Earlier Report Observations

In 2018, the orange market in Eastern Asia reached 8.7 million tons, supported by breeders' efforts to revive traditional anthocyanin-rich blood orange varieties and develop new lycopene-rich pink oranges, catering to growing consumer demand for healthy nutrition. Over the next two years, market volume declined to 8.1 million tons by 2020, reflecting a broader consumption dip without notable market-specific drivers.

From 2021 onward, the market stabilized around 8 million tons, with a slight recovery to 8.1 million tons in 2023. This shift aligned with the implementation of Chinese government policies to develop the citrus industry, including regional layout plans that promoted industrial agglomeration and westward relocation, strengthening the production base. By 2024, despite weather-related challenges like persistent rainfall and citrus greening, an increase in the number of producers and growing exports to Southeast Asia sustained industry activity, while local initiatives such as the 'Mayang crystal orange' and 'Gannan navel orange' brands expanded market reach through online and offline sales channels.

Production oranges in Eastern Asia

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of oranges, 2017-2020

World map of production of oranges, 2017-2020

Eastern Asia's orange production has declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, the region produced 7 528 K t of oranges, representing a modest decrease of 3.1% from the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 9%, which translates to an average annual decline of 3.1%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Following a two-year decline, Eastern Asia's orange production value rebounded. In 2020, the output was valued at 8 657 M $ US, marking a significant increase of 21.6% compared to 2019. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 7 121 M $ US, which also saw the largest decline of 10.5%.

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

Exports oranges from Eastern Asia

Exports in kind, K t

Cross-border shipments of oranges from Eastern Asia fell for the second consecutive year. In 2020, export volume totaled 191 K t, showing a sharp decline of 23.9% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 24.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of -9.1%. The highest volume was recorded in 2018 at 279 K t, which also experienced the largest increase of 10.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Vietnam, the Philippines, and Malaysia were the largest buyers of oranges from Eastern Asia, though they did not dominate the market. Vietnam accounted for 17.2% of exports in kind, the Philippines for 3.9%, and Malaysia for 1.6%, together making up 22.7% of total exports, with many smaller partners contributing the remainder.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

The value of orange exports from Eastern Asia declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, exports amounted to 219 M $ US, reflecting a moderate drop of 4.5% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 16.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of -5.9%. The peak value was recorded in 2018 at 278 M $ US, which saw the largest increase of 5.4%, while the largest decline occurred in 2019 at 17.3%.

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

During 2017-2020, the value of orange exports from Eastern Asia was distributed across numerous countries. Vietnam, the Philippines, and Malaysia were the top destinations, with Vietnam accounting for 27.8% of exports in value terms, the Philippines for 4.6%, and Malaysia for 2.4%. Together, they represented 34.8% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports oranges to Eastern Asia

Imports in kind, K t

After two years of growth, the volume of orange imports into Eastern Asia declined. In 2020, import volume reached 797 K t, indicating a substantial decrease of 20.9% compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports fell by 14.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of -5.0%. The highest volume was recorded in 2019 at 1 007 K t, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 5.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United States, South Africa, and Egypt were the primary sources for orange imports into Eastern Asia. The United States accounted for 33.8% of imports in kind, South Africa for 23.8%, and Egypt for 19.4%, collectively representing 76.9% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

Eastern Asia's orange import value declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, import volume totaled 944 M $ US, reflecting a contraction of 12.4% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 11.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of -4.0%. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 1 189 M $ US, which also saw the largest increase of 11.3%.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, the United States, South Africa, and Australia were the key sources for orange imports into Eastern Asia in value terms. The United States accounted for 42.2% of imports, South Africa for 19.2%, and Australia for 18.0%, together making up 79.3% of total import flows.

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

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