France: Mandarin And Clementine Market 2024

Mandarin And Clementine Market Size in France

In 2022, the French mandarin and clementine market decreased by -7.4% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. Mandarin and clementine consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Mandarin And Clementine Production in France

In value terms, mandarin and clementine production rose sharply to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a modest increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% 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 -8.5% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by 51% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average yield of tangerines, mandarins, clementines, satsumas in France expanded slightly to X tons per ha, surging by 3.6% on the previous year. Over the period under review, the yield, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the yield increased by 75% against the previous year. The mandarin and clementine yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat 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 France; with a decrease of -2.2% compared with the year before. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the harvested area increased by 20%. 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 fell modestly in the following year.

Mandarin And Clementine Exports

Exports from France

For the third consecutive year, France recorded growth in overseas shipments of tangerines, mandarins, clementines, satsumas, which increased by 7.6% to X tons in 2022. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 16%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, mandarin and clementine exports rose slightly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% 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 +57.8% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Switzerland (X tons) was the main destination for mandarin and clementine exports from France, accounting for a 35% share of total exports. Moreover, mandarin and clementine exports to Switzerland exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Italy (X tons), threefold. Poland (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Switzerland amounted to +2.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (+3.9% per year) and Poland (+49.8% per year).

In value terms, Switzerland ($X) remains the key foreign market for tangerines, mandarins, clementines, satsumas exports from France, comprising 39% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($X), with an 11% share of total exports. It was followed by Poland, with an 8.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Switzerland stood at +4.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (+3.0% per year) and Poland (+60.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average mandarin and clementine export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by -4.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a modest expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the average export price increased by 28% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then reduced modestly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($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 Poland (+7.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Mandarin And Clementine Imports

Imports into France

In 2022, purchases abroad of tangerines, mandarins, clementines, satsumas increased by 7% to X tons, rising for the third year in a row after three years of decline. In general, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, mandarin and clementine imports shrank to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 20%. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Spain (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of mandarin and clementine to France, with a 67% share of total imports. Moreover, mandarin and clementine imports from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Morocco (X tons), sixfold. Israel (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Spain stood at -1.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Morocco (+7.7% per year) and Israel (+8.7% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of tangerines, mandarins, clementines, satsumas to France, comprising 64% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Israel ($X), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by Morocco, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Spain amounted to -1.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Israel (+9.5% per year) and Morocco (+8.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average mandarin and clementine import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by -14.1% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average import price increased by 14%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from Israel ($X per ton) and the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Portugal ($X per ton) and Morocco ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Portugal (+3.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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