South Africa: Mandarin And Clementine Market 2024

Mandarin And Clementine Market Size in South Africa

In 2022, the South African mandarin and clementine market decreased by -88% to $X, falling for the third year in a row after three years of growth. In general, consumption continues to indicate a deep setback. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Mandarin And Clementine Production in South Africa

In value terms, mandarin and clementine production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 40% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of tangerines, mandarins, clementines, satsumas in South Africa contracted modestly to X tons per ha in 2022, remaining stable against 2021 figures. In general, the yield, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the yield increased by 16% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the average mandarin and clementine yield failed to regain momentum. 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 South Africa; with a decrease of -10.8% compared with 2021. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, recorded a prominent expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 34% against the previous year. The mandarin and clementine harvested area peaked at X ha in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Mandarin And Clementine Exports

Exports from South Africa

For the eleventh consecutive year, South Africa recorded growth in overseas shipments of tangerines, mandarins, clementines, satsumas, which increased by 2.5% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 32%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, mandarin and clementine exports shrank to $X in 2022. In general, exports posted a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 45% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), the UK (X tons) and the United States (X tons) were the main destinations of mandarin and clementine exports from South Africa, with a combined 47% share of total exports. Russia, the United Arab Emirates, China, Canada, Bangladesh, Portugal, Malaysia, Hong Kong SAR, Saudi Arabia and Ireland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 40%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by China (with a CAGR of +72.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for mandarin and clementine exported from South Africa were the Netherlands ($X), the UK ($X) and the United States ($X), together comprising 46% of total exports. Russia, the United Arab Emirates, China, Canada, Bangladesh, Portugal, Malaysia, Hong Kong SAR, Saudi Arabia and Ireland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 41%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, China, with a CAGR of +74.6%, 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, dropping by -11.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by 9.9% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Portugal ($X per ton) and Canada ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Saudi Arabia ($X per ton) and Ireland ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Portugal (+4.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Mandarin And Clementine Imports

Imports into South Africa

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in purchases abroad of tangerines, mandarins, clementines, satsumas, when their volume decreased by -6.4% to X tons. Overall, imports, however, saw a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 55%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, mandarin and clementine imports contracted sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 56%. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then dropped dramatically in the following year.

Imports by Country

Morocco (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Portugal (X tons) were the main suppliers of mandarin and clementine imports to South Africa, together accounting for 95% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Morocco (with a CAGR of +149.9%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest mandarin and clementine suppliers to South Africa were Morocco ($X), Spain ($X) and Portugal ($X), with a combined 96% share of total imports.

Morocco, with a CAGR of +164.5%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average mandarin and clementine import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by -10.8% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.3%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 13%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the price for Swaziland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Morocco (+5.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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