HS Code:
Mandarins, including tangerines, clementines, and similar citrus hybrids, fall under the HS Code 0805.21. This category encompasses fresh or dried mandarins, which are widely cultivated and traded globally due to their sweet taste, easy-to-peel skin, and nutritional value. Mandarins are a significant part of the citrus fruit market, often consumed as snacks or used in juices and desserts. The global trade of mandarins is driven by seasonal production, climate suitability, and consumer demand for healthy and convenient fruit options.
Total Trade Volume
5.2 million metric tons
Data from 2022
Source
United Nations Comtrade Database & FAO Statistics
1.8 million metric tons
34.6% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
1.2 million metric tons
23.1% of total trade of total trade
Stable
0.6 million metric tons
11.5% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
0.5 million metric tons
9.6% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
0.3 million metric tons
5.8% of total trade of total trade
Stable
Average Rate
7.5%
Highest Rate
35% (applied by certain countries like India for protective agricultural policies)
Lowest Rate
0% (under free trade agreements such as EU-Morocco Association Agreement)
Rising demand for organic mandarins
Increased production of certified organic mandarins, especially in Europe and North America, leading to premium pricing and market expansion for organic exporters.
2021-2022
Growth in processed mandarin products
Higher exports of mandarin juice and canned segments, particularly from China and Spain, catering to beverage and food processing industries.
2020-2022
Climate change affecting production
Erratic weather patterns in key producing regions like the Mediterranean and South Africa are causing supply fluctuations, impacting export volumes and prices.
2019-2022
The EU renewed its agricultural trade agreement with Morocco, reducing tariffs on mandarins and increasing quota limits for exports to the EU market.
March 2023
Boosted Moroccan mandarin exports to Europe, strengthening its position against competitors like Turkey.
Increased domestic demand for mandarins in China due to health-conscious consumer trends has slightly reduced export volumes as producers prioritize local markets.
January 2023
Potential supply constraints for importing countries reliant on Chinese mandarins, leading to higher prices.
Prolonged drought conditions in key citrus-growing regions of South Africa have led to a 10% reduction in mandarin export volumes for the 2022 season.
October 2022
Reduced global supply has increased prices and shifted demand to alternative suppliers like Spain and Morocco.