Africa: Mandarin And Clementine Market 2025

Mandarin And Clementine Market Size in Africa

The African mandarin and clementine market reduced rapidly to $X in 2022, waning by -34.6% against the previous year. Overall, consumption recorded a noticeable decrease. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Mandarin And Clementine Production in Africa

In value terms, mandarin and clementine production plummeted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by 16% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2021, and then reduced notably in the following year.

The country with the largest volume of mandarin and clementine production was Morocco (X tons), accounting for 45% of total volume. Moreover, mandarin and clementine production in Morocco exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, South Africa (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Algeria (X tons), with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume in Morocco stood at +2.2%. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: South Africa (+12.3% per year) and Algeria (+3.6% per year).

In 2022, the average mandarin and clementine yield in Africa declined to X tons per ha, which is down by -10.2% against 2021. Over the period under review, the yield, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 21% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the mandarin and clementine yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, approx. X ha of tangerines, mandarins, clementines, satsumas were harvested in Africa; with a decrease of -25.2% compared with 2021. Over the period under review, the harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the harvested area increased by 7.8%. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2021, and then shrank significantly in the following year.

Mandarin And Clementine Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2022, overseas shipments of tangerines, mandarins, clementines, satsumas decreased by -9.8% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, exports, however, posted a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 24% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, mandarin and clementine exports shrank to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 26% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Exports by Country

South Africa (X tons) and Morocco (X tons) represented roughly 100% of total exports in 2022.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by South Africa (with a CAGR of +15.6%).

In value terms, the largest mandarin and clementine supplying countries in Africa were South Africa ($X) and Morocco ($X).

South Africa, with a CAGR of +15.4%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, declining by -2.8% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.2%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the export price increased by 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Morocco ($X per ton), while South Africa totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Morocco (+1.8%).

Mandarin And Clementine Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2022, overseas purchases of tangerines, mandarins, clementines, satsumas increased by 35% to X tons, rising for the sixth year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 68% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, mandarin and clementine imports rose remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 64%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Senegal was the key importer of tangerines, mandarins, clementines, satsumas in Africa, with the volume of imports accounting for X tons, which was near 46% of total imports in 2022. Burkina Faso (X tons) held a 12% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Mauritius (6.5%), Mali (5.7%) and South Africa (4.6%). The following importers - Cote d'Ivoire (X tons), Nigeria (X tons), Gabon (X tons), Cabo Verde (X tons) and Namibia (X tons) - together made up 13% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to mandarin and clementine imports into Senegal stood at +50.5%. At the same time, Burkina Faso (+91.8%), Nigeria (+57.9%), Mali (+56.3%), Namibia (+23.4%), Gabon (+22.3%), Cote d'Ivoire (+17.7%), Cabo Verde (+13.3%), South Africa (+12.2%) and Mauritius (+6.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Burkina Faso emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Africa, with a CAGR of +91.8% from 2012-2022. Senegal (+43 p.p.), Burkina Faso (+12 p.p.), Mali (+5.5 p.p.) and Nigeria (+3.3 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Mauritius saw its share reduced by -6.8% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Senegal ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported tangerines, mandarins, clementines, satsumas in Africa, comprising 36% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Mauritius ($X), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by South Africa, with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Senegal totaled +42.0%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Mauritius (+8.9% per year) and South Africa (+13.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -20.7% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a perceptible slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the import price increased by 12% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per ton), while Burkina Faso ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mauritius (+2.7%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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