MERCOSUR: Mandarin And Clementine Market 2025

Mandarin And Clementine Market Size in MERCOSUR

The MERCOSUR mandarin and clementine market contracted modestly to $X in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then shrank slightly in the following year.

Mandarin And Clementine Production in MERCOSUR

In value terms, mandarin and clementine production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% 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 +0.4% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the production volume increased by 27% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Brazil (X tons), Peru (X tons) and Argentina (X tons), with a combined 72% share of total production. Colombia, Chile, Venezuela and Uruguay lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 26%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of production, amongst the leading producing countries, was attained by Chile (with a CAGR of +12.6%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

The average mandarin and clementine yield declined slightly to X tons per ha in 2022, which is down by -3.2% on 2021. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 7.1% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha, and then fell 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.

The mandarin and clementine harvested area contracted slightly to X ha in 2022, waning by -1.7% against the previous year. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the harvested area increased by 7.9% against the previous year. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2021, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Mandarin And Clementine Exports

Exports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of tangerines, mandarins, clementines, satsumas, when their volume decreased by -11.6% to X tons. Total exports indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 27%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, mandarin and clementine exports reached $X in 2022. Total exports indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports decreased by -5.1% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 37% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Peru represented the largest exporting country with an export of around X tons, which recorded 55% of total exports. Chile (X tons) took a 30% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Uruguay (8.3%) and Argentina (6.7%).

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Peru (with a CAGR of +11.4%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Peru ($X) remains the largest mandarin and clementine supplier in MERCOSUR, comprising 69% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Chile ($X), with a 21% share of total exports. It was followed by Uruguay, with a 6.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Peru totaled +16.9%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Chile (+4.6% per year) and Uruguay (-0.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per ton, rising by 18% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.0%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Peru ($X per ton), while Argentina ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Peru (+4.9%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Mandarin And Clementine Imports

Imports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, imports of tangerines, mandarins, clementines, satsumas in MERCOSUR shrank dramatically to X tons, with a decrease of -27.5% compared with the previous year. Total imports indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 33%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then plummeted in the following year.

In value terms, mandarin and clementine imports declined to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 20%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Imports by Country

Brazil was the largest importing country with an import of around X tons, which amounted to 58% of total imports. Paraguay (X tons) held a 27% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Colombia (8.8%). Ecuador (X tons) and Chile (X tons) took a minor share of total imports.

Imports into Brazil increased at an average annual rate of +5.3% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Paraguay (+45.6%) and Chile (+7.3%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Paraguay emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in MERCOSUR, with a CAGR of +45.6% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Colombia (-8.0%) and Ecuador (-16.3%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Paraguay and Brazil increased by +26 and +13 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported tangerines, mandarins, clementines, satsumas in MERCOSUR, comprising 77% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Colombia ($X), with an 8.4% share of total imports. It was followed by Ecuador, with a 5.4% share.

In Brazil, mandarin and clementine imports increased at an average annual rate of +6.3% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Colombia (-7.8% per year) and Ecuador (-9.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in MERCOSUR stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 18% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 23% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ecuador (+7.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform