Philippines: Mandarin And Clementine Market 2025

Mandarin And Clementine Market Size in the Philippines

After four years of growth, the Philippine mandarin and clementine market decreased by -27.6% to $X in 2022. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate tangible growth. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2021, and then shrank markedly in the following year.

Mandarin And Clementine Production in the Philippines

In value terms, mandarin and clementine production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a pronounced descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by 18% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of tangerines, mandarins, clementines, satsumas in the Philippines amounted to X tons per ha, leveling off at the previous year's figure. In general, the yield, however, showed a noticeable descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 2.4% against the previous year. The mandarin and clementine yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the yield remained at a 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, the total area harvested in terms of tangerines, mandarins, clementines, satsumas production in the Philippines reached X ha, remaining constant against the year before. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to mandarin and clementine production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Mandarin And Clementine Exports

Exports from the Philippines

Mandarin and clementine exports from the Philippines shrank modestly to X tons in 2022, declining by -3.7% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, exports showed a abrupt decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 134,172%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, mandarin and clementine exports dropped modestly to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a deep contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 148,794% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons), Hong Kong SAR (X tons) and Qatar (X tons) were the main destinations of mandarin and clementine exports from the Philippines, together accounting for 83% of total exports. Kuwait, Bahrain and Saudi Arabia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 15%.

From 2013 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Saudi Arabia (with a CAGR of +74.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X), Hong Kong SAR ($X) and Qatar ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for mandarin and clementine exported from the Philippines worldwide, together comprising 83% of total exports. Kuwait, Bahrain and Saudi Arabia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 15%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Saudi Arabia, with a CAGR of +72.5%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average mandarin and clementine export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 2.8% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by 11% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) and Hong Kong SAR ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Qatar ($X per ton) and Saudi Arabia ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Bahrain (+1.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Mandarin And Clementine Imports

Imports into the Philippines

In 2022, overseas purchases of tangerines, mandarins, clementines, satsumas decreased by -27.9% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, total imports indicated a mild increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.0% 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 2016 with an increase of 46%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then declined sharply in the following year.

In value terms, mandarin and clementine imports declined notably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, showed a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 52% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then contracted remarkably in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of mandarin and clementine to the Philippines, accounting for a 65% share of total imports. Moreover, mandarin and clementine imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Pakistan (X tons), fourfold. Australia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China totaled -2.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Pakistan (+12.9% per year) and Australia (+78.2% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of tangerines, mandarins, clementines, satsumas to the Philippines, comprising 65% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Pakistan ($X), with a 17% share of total imports. It was followed by Australia, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China totaled +2.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Pakistan (+26.6% per year) and Australia (+95.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average mandarin and clementine import price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -4.1% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, posted a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average import price increased by 49%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then contracted modestly in the following year.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from Australia ($X per ton) and Argentina ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) and Pakistan ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Argentina (+13.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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