Iran: Mandarin And Clementine Market 2025

Mandarin And Clementine Market Size in Iran

The Iranian mandarin and clementine market reduced to $X in 2022, shrinking by -6.7% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, saw a perceptible descent. Mandarin and clementine consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Mandarin And Clementine Production in Iran

In value terms, mandarin and clementine production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a perceptible reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 73%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of tangerines, mandarins, clementines, satsumas in Iran shrank slightly to X tons per ha, waning by -4.1% on the year before. Over the period under review, the yield, however, showed a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 40%. The mandarin and clementine yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2021, and then shrank slightly in the following year. 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 Iran; with an increase of 8.8% against the year before. In general, the harvested area, however, showed a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 36%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to mandarin and clementine production reached the maximum at X ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Mandarin And Clementine Exports

Exports from Iran

In 2022, shipments abroad of tangerines, mandarins, clementines, satsumas increased by 1.3% to X tons, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. In general, exports recorded a tangible expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 163%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, mandarin and clementine exports amounted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 124% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Armenia (X tons) was the main destination for mandarin and clementine exports from Iran, with a 62% share of total exports. Moreover, mandarin and clementine exports to Armenia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Uzbekistan (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Kazakhstan (X tons), with a 6.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Armenia stood at +61.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Uzbekistan (+78.3% per year) and Kazakhstan (+5.8% per year).

In value terms, Armenia ($X) remains the key foreign market for tangerines, mandarins, clementines, satsumas exports from Iran, comprising 62% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Uzbekistan ($X), with a 9.9% share of total exports. It was followed by Kazakhstan, with a 9.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Armenia stood at +52.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Uzbekistan (+67.8% per year) and Kazakhstan (+8.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average mandarin and clementine export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a noticeable decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 30% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Oman ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates ($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 Oman (+8.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Mandarin And Clementine Imports

Imports into Iran

In 2022, overseas purchases of tangerines, mandarins, clementines, satsumas decreased by -1% to X tons, falling for the fourth year in a row after three years of decline. Over the period under review, imports showed a dramatic contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 408%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, mandarin and clementine imports reduced modestly to $X in 2022. In general, imports faced a precipitous curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 246%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Turkey (X tons) was the main mandarin and clementine supplier to Iran, accounting for a 91% share of total imports. Moreover, mandarin and clementine imports from Turkey exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Brazil (X tons), tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Turkey totaled -32.5%.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) constituted the largest supplier of tangerines, mandarins, clementines, satsumas to Iran, comprising 68% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Brazil ($X), with a 32% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Turkey amounted to -31.3%.

Import Prices by Country

The average mandarin and clementine import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by -1.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, enjoyed a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average import price increased by 71% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Brazil ($X per ton), while the price for Turkey stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Brazil (+41.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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