China: Mandarin And Clementine Market 2024

Mandarin And Clementine Market Size in China

The Chinese mandarin and clementine market reached $X in 2022, with an increase of 3.1% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, recorded resilient growth. Mandarin and clementine consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Mandarin And Clementine Production in China

In value terms, mandarin and clementine production expanded notably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 53% against the previous year. Mandarin and clementine production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average mandarin and clementine yield in China declined modestly to X tons per ha, standing approx. at the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 7.1%. Over the period under review, the average mandarin and clementine yield reached the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2021, and then fell modestly in the following year. 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 in China shrank modestly to X ha in 2022, declining by -3% against the year before. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the harvested area increased by 19%. The mandarin and clementine harvested area peaked at X ha in 2021, and then contracted modestly in the following year.

Mandarin And Clementine Exports

Exports from China

Mandarin and clementine exports from China reduced to X tons in 2022, dropping by -6.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports recorded a perceptible decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 29% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, mandarin and clementine exports declined significantly to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 38%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Vietnam (X tons) was the main destination for mandarin and clementine exports from China, accounting for a 36% share of total exports. Moreover, mandarin and clementine exports to Vietnam exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Indonesia (X tons), threefold. Thailand (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Vietnam totaled +2.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Indonesia (-7.0% per year) and Thailand (-1.1% per year).

In value terms, Vietnam ($X) remains the key foreign market for tangerines, mandarins, clementines, satsumas exports from China, comprising 36% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Indonesia ($X), with a 13% share of total exports. It was followed by Thailand, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Vietnam totaled +10.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Indonesia (-4.9% per year) and Thailand (-0.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average mandarin and clementine export price amounted to $X per ton, falling by -19.3% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.8%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 29% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Singapore ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Kazakhstan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Vietnam (+8.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Mandarin And Clementine Imports

Imports into China

In 2022, imports of tangerines, mandarins, clementines, satsumas into China dropped rapidly to X tons, which is down by -20.8% compared with 2021. In general, imports, however, recorded significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 103%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then reduced markedly in the following year.

In value terms, mandarin and clementine imports shrank sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, saw a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 108% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then shrank sharply in the following year.

Imports by Country

South Africa (X tons), Australia (X tons) and Peru (X tons) were the main suppliers of mandarin and clementine imports to China, with a combined 99% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by South Africa (with a CAGR of +56.1%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Australia ($X), South Africa ($X) and Peru ($X) constituted the largest mandarin and clementine suppliers to China, together accounting for 99% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, South Africa, with a CAGR of +55.1%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average mandarin and clementine import price amounted to $X per ton, standing approx. at the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.1%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by 59%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Australia ($X per ton), while the price for South Africa ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Australia (+3.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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