Central Asia: Mandarin And Clementine Market 2025

Mandarin And Clementine Market Size in Central Asia

In 2022, the Central Asian mandarin and clementine market was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. The total consumption indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Mandarin And Clementine Production in Central Asia

In value terms, mandarin and clementine production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a mild shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the production volume increased by 751% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Uzbekistan (X tons) remains the largest mandarin and clementine producing country in Central Asia, comprising approx. 99.9% of total volume.

In Uzbekistan, mandarin and clementine production plunged by an average annual rate of -1.1% over the period from 2012-2022.

In 2022, the average mandarin and clementine yield in Central Asia fell to X tons per ha, remaining stable against 2021 figures. Overall, the yield, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 1,233% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the mandarin and clementine 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.

The mandarin and clementine harvested area amounted to X ha in 2022, leveling off at the year before. Over the period under review, the harvested area continues to indicate a slight setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 27%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to mandarin and clementine production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Mandarin And Clementine Exports

Exports in Central Asia

After seven years of growth, overseas shipments of tangerines, mandarins, clementines, satsumas decreased by -47% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 155%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2021, and then shrank sharply in the following year.

In value terms, mandarin and clementine exports reduced notably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 145%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell sharply in the following year.

Exports by Country

Kazakhstan prevails in exports structure, reaching X tons, which was near 81% of total exports in 2022. Uzbekistan (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Tajikistan (X tons). All these countries together took near 15% share of total exports. Kyrgyzstan (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Kazakhstan was also the fastest-growing in terms of the tangerines, mandarins, clementines, satsumas exports, with a CAGR of +20.1% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Tajikistan (+16.9%) displayed positive paces of growth. Uzbekistan experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Kyrgyzstan (-4.0%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Kazakhstan (+11 p.p.) and Uzbekistan (+8.4 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Kyrgyzstan (-19.9 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) remains the largest mandarin and clementine supplier in Central Asia, comprising 81% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Tajikistan ($X), with a 7.4% share of total exports. It was followed by Uzbekistan, with a 7.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Kazakhstan stood at +25.4%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Tajikistan (+14.1% per year) and Uzbekistan (-23.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Central Asia amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 5.5% against the previous year. Export price indicated a modest increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, mandarin and clementine export price increased by +52.1% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the export price increased by 28% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, major exporting countries recorded the following prices: in Kyrgyzstan ($X per ton) and Tajikistan ($X per ton), while Uzbekistan ($X per ton) and Kazakhstan ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kazakhstan (+4.4%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Mandarin And Clementine Imports

Imports in Central Asia

In 2022, approx. X tons of tangerines, mandarins, clementines, satsumas were imported in Central Asia; jumping by 91% against the previous year's figure. In general, imports continue to indicate buoyant growth. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, mandarin and clementine imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a slight increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Kazakhstan (X tons) and Uzbekistan (X tons) prevails in imports structure, together generating 85% of total imports. Kyrgyzstan (X tons) held a 6.7% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Mongolia (4.7%). Turkmenistan (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Uzbekistan (with a CAGR of +41.8%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported tangerines, mandarins, clementines, satsumas in Central Asia, comprising 61% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Uzbekistan ($X), with a 23% share of total imports. It was followed by Kyrgyzstan, with an 8.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Kazakhstan amounted to -1.4%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Uzbekistan (+25.5% per year) and Kyrgyzstan (-3.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Central Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by -6.8% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a noticeable shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the import price increased by 8.5%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Kazakhstan ($X per ton), while Uzbekistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kazakhstan (-1.1%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :