Oranges market in Southern Asia

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2021, the orange market volume in Southern Asia grew from 5.7 million metric tons to 6.5 million metric tons, an increase of over 700,000 metric tons. This expansion coincided with rising household disposable incomes in key Asian nations between 2018 and 2023, which boosted fresh fruit consumption including oranges. However, in value terms, the market contracted from $3.2 billion to $2.5 billion, indicating lower average prices or shifts in the sales structure.

After peaking in 2021, physical market volume gradually declined to 6.3 million metric tons in 2023. Meanwhile, market value recovered and rose to $3 billion in 2023. This value growth occurred alongside the global trend toward organic and minimally processed orange products, which typically command higher prices, as well as increased health consciousness among consumers, supporting demand for premium offerings.

Production oranges in Southern Asia

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of oranges, 2017-2020

World map of production of oranges, 2017-2020

Southern Asia's orange production has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, the region produced 6 419 thousand tonnes of oranges, marking an 11.4% increase from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production rose by 24.5%, with an average annual growth rate of 7.6%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Orange production in Southern Asia has declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the output was valued at 2 522 million US dollars, down 4.0% from the prior year. Between 2017 and 2020, production decreased by 20.7%, which translates to an annualized rate of 7.5%.

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

Exports oranges from Southern Asia

Exports in kind, K t

Orange exports from Southern Asia have increased for the third year in a row. In 2020, the region exported 167.6 thousand tonnes of oranges, showing a 10.9% gain compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, exports surged by 463.9%, with an average annual growth rate of 78.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the main buyers of oranges from Southern Asia in terms of volume were Iraq, accounting for 56.4% of exports, Russia at 7.5%, and Azerbaijan at 5.5%. Together, these three countries made up 69.5% of total exports.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

The data shows irregular changes, pointing to a volatile market environment. Export values reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2019, with a 3.8-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Southern Asia's orange exports amounted to 65.8 million US dollars, representing a modest reduction of 4.5% from the previous year. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 68.9 million US dollars, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 with a jump of 111.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Iraq remained the top buyer of oranges from Southern Asia in value terms, accounting for 51.5% of exports, followed by Russia at 9.6% and Azerbaijan at 6.8%. Collectively, these three countries formed 67.9% of total export value.

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

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

Imports oranges to Southern Asia

Imports in kind, K t

Orange imports into Southern Asia have declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 142.9 thousand tonnes, reflecting a modest decrease of 5.1% year-over-year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports fell by 30%, with an average annual decline of 11.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the import structure in terms of volume was highly diversified. South Africa led with 22.2% of imports, followed by Uganda at 12.3% and Egypt at 10.0%. Together, these three countries accounted for 44.4% of total imports, while a wide range of smaller markets made up the remaining 55.6%.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

Orange imports into Southern Asia have increased for the second year in a row. In 2020, imports were recorded at 168.2 million US dollars, equivalent to a sharp advance of 55.5% from the year before. From 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 49.6%, with an average annual rate of 14.4%. The lowest value was in 2018 at 93.0 million US dollars, and the largest decline also occurred in 2018, dropping by 17.3%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, South Africa was the leading source of orange imports in value terms for Southern Asia, accounting for 27.8%, followed by Egypt at 17.0% and Uganda at 10.8%. Together, these three countries formed 55.6% of total import value.

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

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