Mandarins trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in mandarins was worth $3.90 billion in 2024, about 3.79 million tonnes. That is an increase of 76% since 2017, and up 4% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3.90B | 3.79M t |
| 2023 | $3.76B | 3.79M t |
| 2022 | $3.29B | 3.52M t |
| 2021 | $3.28B | 3.42M t |
| 2020 | $3.00B | 3.18M t |
| 2019 | $2.62B | 2.84M t |
| 2018 | $2.54B | 2.79M t |
| 2017 | $2.22B | 2.27M t |
Top mandarins exporting countries
Exports are led by China (24%), South Africa (16%) and Turkey (12%). 126 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 51%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $915.9M | 24% |
| South Africa | $609.9M | 16% |
| Turkey | $452.0M | 12% |
| Spain | $449.7M | 12% |
| Morocco | $266.3M | 6.8% |
| Egypt | $217.6M | 5.6% |
| Australia | $171.3M | 4.4% |
| Chile | $140.5M | 3.6% |
| Israel | $104.5M | 2.7% |
| United States | $87.7M | 2.3% |
| Pakistan | $83.4M | 2.1% |
| Peru | $53.3M | 1.4% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Russia is the biggest buyer with 13% of world imports, ahead of the United States and the United Kingdom. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 27% across 197 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $493.9M | 13% |
| United States | $332.1M | 8.5% |
| United Kingdom | $241.5M | 6.2% |
| Vietnam | $212.9M | 5.5% |
| Indonesia | $194.3M | 5% |
| Germany | $176.2M | 4.5% |
| Netherlands | $174.6M | 4.5% |
| Canada | $152.5M | 3.9% |
| France | $149.2M | 3.8% |
| Philippines | $118.3M | 3% |
| Kyrgyzstan | $104.0M | 2.7% |
| Thailand | $100.9M | 2.6% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $1.03 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Australia averaged $1.79 per kg and Turkey $0.74 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 0805.21: Fruit, edible: mandarins (including tangerines and satsumas), fresh or dried. HS 0805 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most mandarins?
China exported $915.9 million in 2024, 24% of the world total, followed by South Africa (16%) and Turkey (12%). In all, 126 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most mandarins?
Russia imported $493.9 million in 2024, 13% of world imports, ahead of the United States (9%) and the United Kingdom (6%). The top three importers together take 27%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in mandarins?
It was worth $3.90 billion in 2024, about 3.79 million tonnes. That is an increase of 76% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 126 countries reported exports and 197 reported imports.
What is the average price of mandarins per kg?
The world average declared value was about $1.03 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Australia averaged $1.79 per kg and Turkey $0.74 per kg, so grade and origin matter. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so treat it as a benchmark, not a quote.
What is the HS code for mandarins?
The HS code for mandarins is subheading 0805.21, in chapter 08 (fruit and nuts, edible; peel of citrus fruit or melons). Customs uses this code worldwide at the six-digit level; national tariffs add more digits. The full list of codes is on the HS 0805 page.
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