EU: Mandarin And Clementine Market 2025

Mandarin And Clementine Market Size in the EU

After two years of growth, the EU mandarin and clementine market decreased by -0.9% to $X in 2022. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell modestly in the following year.

Mandarin And Clementine Production in the EU

In value terms, mandarin and clementine production rose slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 21% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The country with the largest volume of mandarin and clementine production was Spain (X tons), accounting for 66% of total volume. Moreover, mandarin and clementine production in Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Italy (X tons), threefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in Spain totaled +1.1%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Italy (-0.2% per year) and Greece (-0.1% per year).

In 2022, the average yield of tangerines, mandarins, clementines, satsumas in the European Union reduced slightly to X tons per ha, dropping by -2.8% against the previous year's figure. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the yield increased by 7.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the mandarin and clementine yield attained the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2015; however, from 2016 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 the European Union; stabilizing at the previous year. Overall, the harvested area, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. 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 the EU

Mandarin and clementine exports reduced to X tons in 2022, with a decrease of -6.5% against the year before. Overall, exports saw a noticeable reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 1.4% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, mandarin and clementine exports contracted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 17%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Exports by Country

Spain dominates exports structure, resulting at X tons, which was approx. 72% of total exports in 2022. Greece (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, followed by the Netherlands (X tons). All these countries together took approx. 13% share of total exports. Italy (X tons), France (X tons) and Croatia (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to mandarin and clementine exports from Spain stood at -3.2%. At the same time, Greece (+4.1%), France (+2.3%) and the Netherlands (+2.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Greece emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the European Union, with a CAGR of +4.1% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Croatia (-1.8%) and Italy (-5.6%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Greece (+3.8 p.p.) and the Netherlands (+2.1 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Spain saw its share reduced by -3.6% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Spain ($X) remains the largest mandarin and clementine supplier in the European Union, comprising 75% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a 6.2% share of total exports. It was followed by Greece, with a 4.4% share.

In Spain, mandarin and clementine exports remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (+3.7% per year) and Greece (+5.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by -4.7% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.3%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the export price increased by 16%. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2021, and then fell modestly in the following year.

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 France ($X per ton), while Croatia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+4.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Mandarin And Clementine Imports

Imports in the EU

In 2022, purchases abroad of tangerines, mandarins, clementines, satsumas decreased by -5.5% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 20%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, mandarin and clementine imports fell to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 34% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Imports by Country

France (X tons) and Germany (X tons) represented roughly 43% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by the Netherlands (X tons) and Poland (X tons), together constituting a 20% share of total imports. Italy (X tons), Romania (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Sweden (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), Portugal (X tons), Austria (X tons), Bulgaria (X tons) and Ireland (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Portugal (with a CAGR of +9.4%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest mandarin and clementine importing markets in the European Union were France ($X), Germany ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), with a combined 58% share of total imports. Poland, Belgium, Italy, Sweden, Romania, Austria, the Czech Republic, Portugal, Ireland and Bulgaria lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 31%.

Portugal, with a CAGR of +12.6%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by -6.2% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.5%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the import price increased by 12%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while Bulgaria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Romania (+4.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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