U.S.: Mandarin And Clementine Market 2025

Mandarin And Clementine Market Size in the U.S.

The U.S. mandarin and clementine market rose sharply to $X in 2022, increasing by 5.6% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +96.5% against 2013 indices. Mandarin and clementine consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Mandarin And Clementine Production in the U.S.

In value terms, mandarin and clementine production declined modestly to $X in 2022. In general, the total production indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% 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 -6.4% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the production volume increased by 23% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of tangerines, mandarins, clementines, satsumas in the United States contracted to X tons per ha in 2022, waning by -9% on the previous year. Overall, the yield, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 36%. The mandarin and clementine yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2021, and then contracted 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 the United States; remaining stable against 2021. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 8.4%. The mandarin and clementine harvested area peaked at X ha in 2021, and then shrank modestly in the following year.

Mandarin And Clementine Exports

Exports from the U.S.

In 2022, exports of tangerines, mandarins, clementines, satsumas from the United States dropped sharply to X tons, waning by -32.1% on the previous year's figure. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 25% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons, and then shrank dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, mandarin and clementine exports declined dramatically to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% 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 2021 with an increase of 25%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then contracted significantly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Canada (X tons) was the main destination for mandarin and clementine exports from the United States, accounting for a 62% share of total exports. Moreover, mandarin and clementine exports to Canada exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Mexico (X tons), fourfold. Japan (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Canada stood at +2.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mexico (+28.7% per year) and Japan (-10.4% per year).

In value terms, Canada ($X) remains the key foreign market for tangerines, mandarins, clementines, satsumas exports from the United States, comprising 64% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Mexico ($X), with a 10% share of total exports. It was followed by Japan, with a 9.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Canada amounted to +5.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mexico (+28.6% per year) and Japan (-7.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average mandarin and clementine export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 12% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.4%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Dominican Republic ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Mexico ($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 Japan (+3.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Mandarin And Clementine Imports

Imports into the U.S.

For the third year in a row, the United States recorded growth in purchases abroad of tangerines, mandarins, clementines, satsumas, which increased by 15% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 30%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, mandarin and clementine imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 32% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Peru (X tons), Chile (X tons) and Morocco (X tons) were the main suppliers of mandarin and clementine imports to the United States, with a combined 80% share of total imports. South Africa, Uruguay and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 18%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Uruguay (with a CAGR of +27.8%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest mandarin and clementine suppliers to the United States were Peru ($X), Chile ($X) and Morocco ($X), with a combined 80% share of total imports. South Africa, Uruguay and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 18%.

Uruguay, with a CAGR of +25.7%, recorded 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, surging by 5.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average import price increased by 9%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were Uruguay ($X per ton) and Morocco ($X per ton), while the price for Spain ($X per ton) and South Africa ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Chile (+1.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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