South Africa: Mandarin And Clementine Market 2024

Mandarin And Clementine Market Size in South Africa

In 2022, the South African mandarin and clementine market was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a deep contraction. 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 showed a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum 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 amounted to X tons per ha in 2022, approximately equating the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The mandarin and clementine yield peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The mandarin and clementine harvested area in South Africa stood at X ha in 2022, increasing by X% compared with the previous year. Overall, the harvested area posted a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to mandarin and clementine production attained the maximum at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Mandarin And Clementine Exports

Exports from South Africa

In 2022, the amount of tangerines, mandarins, clementines, satsumas exported from South Africa expanded modestly to X tons, increasing by X% on the year before. In general, exports recorded resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, mandarin and clementine exports declined to $X in 2022. Overall, exports posted a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2021, and then fell 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, together comprising X% 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 X%.

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 X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), the UK ($X) and the United States ($X) constituted the largest markets for mandarin and clementine exported from South Africa worldwide, together comprising X% 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 X%.

China, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average mandarin and clementine export price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of X%. 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 overseas 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 (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Mandarin And Clementine Imports

Imports into South Africa

In 2022, overseas purchases of tangerines, mandarins, clementines, satsumas decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, mandarin and clementine imports contracted rapidly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then reduced remarkably 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, with a combined X% share 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 X%), 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), together comprising X% of total imports.

Morocco, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among 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, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2021, and then declined 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 (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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