Nigeria: Mandarin And Clementine Market 2025

Mandarin And Clementine Market Size in Nigeria

The Nigerien mandarin and clementine market rose notably to $X in 2022, picking up by 6.1% against the previous year. Overall, consumption posted a significant expansion. Mandarin and clementine consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Mandarin And Clementine Production in Nigeria

In value terms, mandarin and clementine production rose sharply to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a mild contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 34%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average mandarin and clementine yield in Nigeria totaled less than X kg per ha, approximately equating the previous year. In general, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, approx. less than X ha of tangerines, mandarins, clementines, satsumas were harvested in Nigeria; leveling off at 2021 figures. Overall, the harvested area saw a relatively flat trend pattern.

Mandarin And Clementine Exports

Exports from Nigeria

In 2022, the amount of tangerines, mandarins, clementines, satsumas exported from Nigeria contracted notably to X kg, with a decrease of -66.9% against 2021. In general, exports faced a sharp shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 313% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, mandarin and clementine exports fell sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a precipitous shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 686%. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Niger (X kg) was the main destination for mandarin and clementine exports from Nigeria, with a 93% share of total exports. Moreover, mandarin and clementine exports to Niger exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Botswana (X kg), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Niger totaled -33.7%.

In value terms, Niger ($X) remains the key foreign market for tangerines, mandarins, clementines, satsumas exports from Nigeria, comprising 84% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Botswana ($X), with a 16% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Niger totaled -32.5%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average mandarin and clementine export price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -35.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw perceptible growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price increased by 140%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Botswana ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Niger stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Botswana (+9.9%).

Mandarin And Clementine Imports

Imports into Nigeria

In 2022, mandarin and clementine imports into Nigeria was estimated at X tons, surging by 3.1% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports saw significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 177% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, mandarin and clementine imports amounted to $X in 2022. In general, imports posted a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 120% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, South Africa (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of mandarin and clementine to Nigeria, accounting for a 61% share of total imports. Moreover, mandarin and clementine imports from South Africa exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Morocco (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Spain (X tons), with a 9.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from South Africa stood at +67.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Morocco (+65.2% per year) and Spain (+42.8% per year).

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constituted the largest supplier of tangerines, mandarins, clementines, satsumas to Nigeria, comprising 55% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Spain ($X), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by Morocco, with a 7.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from South Africa stood at +70.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+44.4% per year) and Morocco (+69.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average mandarin and clementine import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 5.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 21%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Spain ($X per ton), while the price for Morocco ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+39.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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