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GCC: Mandarin And Clementine Market 2025

Mandarin And Clementine Exports

Exports in GCC

After two years of growth, shipments abroad of tangerines, mandarins, clementines, satsumas decreased by -25.5% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 141% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2021, and then contracted remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, mandarin and clementine exports shrank sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, posted a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 75%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then shrank remarkably in the following year.

Exports by Country

Kuwait dominates exports structure, accounting for X tons, which was near 89% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by the United Arab Emirates (X tons), constituting a 4.8% share of total exports. Oman (X tons) and Bahrain (X tons) held a minor share of total exports.

Kuwait was also the fastest-growing in terms of the tangerines, mandarins, clementines, satsumas exports, with a CAGR of +30.3% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Bahrain (+3.8%) displayed positive paces of growth. Oman experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, the United Arab Emirates (-10.5%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Kuwait (+62 p.p.) and Oman (+4.1 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Bahrain (-4.4 p.p.) and the United Arab Emirates (-58.1 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Kuwait ($X) emerged as the largest mandarin and clementine supplier in GCC, comprising 84% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Oman ($X), with a 6.6% share of total exports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates, with a 5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Kuwait stood at +39.4%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Oman (0.0% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (-8.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in GCC stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by -27.4% against the previous year. Export price indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 47% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2022, the export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Bahrain ($X per ton), while Kuwait ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kuwait (+7.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Mandarin And Clementine Imports

Imports in GCC

In 2022, after four years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas purchases of tangerines, mandarins, clementines, satsumas, when their volume decreased by -20.5% to X tons. Total imports indicated a noticeable 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. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 46%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2021, and then contracted sharply in the following year.

In value terms, mandarin and clementine imports declined significantly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, enjoyed a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 55% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2021, and then reduced rapidly in the following year.

Imports by Country

Saudi Arabia was the key importer of tangerines, mandarins, clementines, satsumas in GCC, with the volume of imports amounting to X tons, which was near 52% of total imports in 2022. The United Arab Emirates (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Qatar (X tons). All these countries together held near 37% share of total imports. Bahrain (X tons), Kuwait (X tons) and Oman (X tons) took a little share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Qatar (with a CAGR of +11.0%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest mandarin and clementine importing markets in GCC were Saudi Arabia ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and Qatar ($X), with a combined 88% share of total imports.

Among the main importing countries, Qatar, with a CAGR of +17.4%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 import price in GCC amounted to $X per ton, surging by 2.1% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +4.3%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) and Oman ($X per ton), while Saudi Arabia ($X per ton) and Kuwait ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Oman (+10.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the mandarin and clementine market in GCC. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

FCL 495 - Tangerines, mandarins, clementines, satsumas

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Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Production in GCC, split by region and country
Trade (exports and imports) in GCC
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
3. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
4. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
5. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
2. PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY
3. HARVESTED AREA AND YIELD BY COUNTRY
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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11. COUNTRY PROFILES

The Largest Markets And Their Profiles
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- Bahrain
- Kuwait
- Oman
- Qatar
- Saudi Arabia
- United Arab Emirates
LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2024
5. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Harvested Area, By Country, 2012-2024
7. Yield, By Country, 2012-2024
8. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
11. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
12. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
13. Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Consumption, By Country, 2024
4. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
5. Market Value Forecast to 2030
6. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
7. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
8. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
9. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
10. Production Volume And Growth
11. Yield And Growth
12. Exports And Growth
13. Export Prices And Growth
14. Market Size And Growth
15. Per Capita Consumption
16. Imports And Growth
17. Import Prices
18. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
19. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
20. Area Harvested, 2012–2024
21. Yield, 2012–2024
22. Production, By Country, 2024
23. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
24. Harvested Area, By Country, 2024
25. Harvested Area, By Country, 2012-2024
26. Yield, By Country, 2012-2024
27. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
28. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
29. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
30. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
31. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
32. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
34. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
35. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
36. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
37. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
38. Export Prices, 2012–2024