ECOWAS: Mandarin And Clementine Market 2025

Mandarin And Clementine Market Size in ECOWAS

The ECOWAS mandarin and clementine market expanded slightly to $X in 2022, growing by 4.1% against the previous year. In general, consumption enjoyed a resilient expansion. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Mandarin And Clementine Production in ECOWAS

In value terms, mandarin and clementine production expanded to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -1.8% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 22%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Gambia (X tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of mandarin and clementine production, comprising approx. 80% of total volume. Moreover, mandarin and clementine production in Gambia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Mali (X tons), fourfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in Gambia totaled +2.9%.

In 2022, the average yield of tangerines, mandarins, clementines, satsumas in ECOWAS stood at X tons per ha, rising by 8.9% against 2021. The yield indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +5.0% 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 yield decreased by -23.3% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 60% against the previous year. The level of yield peaked 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.

The mandarin and clementine harvested area reduced to X ha in 2022, with a decrease of -7.4% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, the harvested area saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the harvested area increased by 32%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to mandarin and clementine production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Mandarin And Clementine Exports

Exports in ECOWAS

In 2022, exports of tangerines, mandarins, clementines, satsumas in ECOWAS surged to X tons, with an increase of 232% against 2021. In general, exports enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 1,728% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, mandarin and clementine exports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by 2,835% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Senegal prevails in exports structure, recording X tons, which was near 96% of total exports in 2022. Ghana (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Senegal was also the fastest-growing in terms of the tangerines, mandarins, clementines, satsumas exports, with a CAGR of +43.3% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Ghana (+4.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Senegal increased by +86 percentage points.

In value terms, Senegal ($X) remains the largest mandarin and clementine supplier in ECOWAS, comprising 94% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Ghana ($X), with a 2.8% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Senegal stood at +40.1%.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in ECOWAS stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by -12.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price faced a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the export price increased by 61% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ghana (-1.2%).

Mandarin And Clementine Imports

Imports in ECOWAS

For the ninth year in a row, ECOWAS recorded growth in purchases abroad of tangerines, mandarins, clementines, satsumas, which increased by 48% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports showed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 313% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, mandarin and clementine imports rose markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports enjoyed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 221% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Senegal (X tons) represented the major importer of tangerines, mandarins, clementines, satsumas, making up 61% of total imports. Burkina Faso (X tons) held a 16% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Mali (7.5%), Cote d'Ivoire (4.9%) and Nigeria (4.5%). The following importers - Cabo Verde (X tons) and Ghana (X tons) - each amounted to a 3.8% share 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%), Ghana (+28.7%), Cote d'Ivoire (+17.7%) and Cabo Verde (+13.3%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Burkina Faso emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in ECOWAS, with a CAGR of +91.8% from 2012-2022. Senegal (+29 p.p.), Burkina Faso (+15 p.p.), Mali (+4.8 p.p.) and Nigeria (+3.1 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Ghana, Cabo Verde and Cote d'Ivoire saw its share reduced by -2.3%, -18.7% and -25.6% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, Senegal ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported tangerines, mandarins, clementines, satsumas in ECOWAS, comprising 61% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Cote d'Ivoire ($X), with a 9.8% share of total imports. It was followed by Nigeria, with a 9.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Senegal totaled +42.0%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Cote d'Ivoire (+15.7% per year) and Nigeria (+49.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in ECOWAS stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by -23.2% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a abrupt setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 16%. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure 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 Cabo Verde ($X per ton), while Burkina Faso ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Cabo Verde (-0.2%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform