CIS: Mandarin And Clementine Market 2025

Mandarin And Clementine Market Size in CIS

In 2022, the CIS mandarin and clementine market increased by 1.3% to $X, rising for the sixth year in a row after three years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The level of consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Mandarin And Clementine Production in CIS

In value terms, mandarin and clementine production shrank modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a noticeable slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by 13% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The country with the largest volume of mandarin and clementine production was Azerbaijan (X tons), accounting for 97% of total volume. It was followed by Uzbekistan (X tons), with a 3% share of total production.

In Azerbaijan, mandarin and clementine production increased at an average annual rate of +6.3% over the period from 2012-2022.

In 2022, the average mandarin and clementine yield in the CIS shrank modestly to X tons per ha, approximately equating the year before. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 29%. Over the period under review, the mandarin and clementine yield attained the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the yield remained at a lower figure. 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 the CIS; with a decrease of -5.8% on 2021 figures. The total harvested area indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% 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 harvested area increased by +56.9% against 2013 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 22%. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Mandarin And Clementine Exports

Exports in CIS

Mandarin and clementine exports fell to X tons in 2022, dropping by -8.1% against the previous year's figure. Total exports indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +38.1% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 50% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, mandarin and clementine exports stood at $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 42%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Russia (X tons) represented the largest exporter of tangerines, mandarins, clementines, satsumas, comprising 49% of total exports. Azerbaijan (X tons) held a 28% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Belarus (11%) and Kazakhstan (9.4%).

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by Kazakhstan (with a CAGR of +20.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest mandarin and clementine supplying countries in the CIS were Russia ($X), Azerbaijan ($X) and Belarus ($X), together accounting for 87% of total exports. Kazakhstan lagged somewhat behind, comprising a further 9.8%.

Kazakhstan, with a CAGR of +25.4%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the CIS stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 9.3% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a pronounced contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the export price increased by 28%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belarus ($X per ton), while Russia ($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 (+4.4%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Mandarin And Clementine Imports

Imports in CIS

In 2022, the amount of tangerines, mandarins, clementines, satsumas imported in the CIS was estimated at X tons, increasing by 4.4% on the previous year. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 16%. The volume of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, mandarin and clementine imports stood at $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 16% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Russia prevails in imports structure, reaching X tons, which was near 81% of total imports in 2022. Kazakhstan (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a 5.7% share, followed by Uzbekistan (5.7%). Belarus (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to mandarin and clementine imports into Russia stood at +2.4%. At the same time, Uzbekistan (+41.8%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Uzbekistan emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the CIS, with a CAGR of +41.8% from 2012-2022. Kazakhstan experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Belarus (-1.9%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Uzbekistan (+5.7 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Belarus (-1.7 p.p.), Kazakhstan (-2 p.p.) and Russia (-3.5 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Russia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported tangerines, mandarins, clementines, satsumas in the CIS, comprising 84% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Kazakhstan ($X), with a 5.5% share of total imports. It was followed by Belarus, with a 4.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Russia amounted to +2.1%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Kazakhstan (-1.4% per year) and Belarus (-1.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in the CIS amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -2.7% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 10%. 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 Belarus ($X per ton), while Uzbekistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belarus (+0.9%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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