Sub Product
Derived Products
HS Code
080521
Last Updated
2026-03-30
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- South Africa Fresh Mandarin market intelligence page includes 0 premium suppliers.
- 5 sampled export transactions for South Africa are summarized.
- 1 export partner companies and 180 import partner companies are mapped for Fresh Mandarin in South Africa.
- Wholesale sample entries: 5; farmgate sample entries: 0.
- 5 export partner countries and 0 import partner countries are ranked.
- Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2026.
- Page data last updated on 2026-03-30.
Fresh Mandarin Export Supplier Intelligence, Price Trends, and Trade Flows in South Africa
1 export partner companies are tracked for Fresh Mandarin in South Africa. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to validate exporter coverage, partner quality, and route priorities.
Explore Fresh Mandarin export intelligence in South Africa, including 5 sampled supplier transactions, monthly unit-price ranges, and partner-country trade flow patterns for HS Code 080521.
Scatter points are sampled from 1.6% of the full transaction dataset.
Sample Export Supplier Transaction Records for Fresh Mandarin in South Africa
5 sampled Fresh Mandarin transactions in South Africa include date, origin, and partner-country context to benchmark export prices and supplier trading patterns.
Fresh Mandarin sampled transaction unit prices by date in South Africa: 2026-02-25: 1.90 USD / kg, 2026-02-17: 0.11 USD / kg, 2026-01-18: 0.83 USD / kg, 2026-01-09: 0.48 USD / kg, 2026-01-03: 0.83 USD / kg.
| Date | Reported Product | Unit Price | Exporter | Importer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-25 | NAA***** | 1.90 USD / kg | (South Africa) | (Lesotho) | |
| 2026-02-17 | SAT***** | 0.11 USD / kg | (South Africa) | (Lesotho) | |
| 2026-01-18 | FRE** ********* ********* ***** * **** *** ** ** ** *** ******* **** ****** ********* ********* ***** * **** *** ** ** ** *** ********* | 0.83 USD / kg | (South Africa) | (India) | |
| 2026-01-09 | SOF* ****** **************** **** *********** | 0.48 USD / kg | (South Africa) | (India) | |
| 2026-01-03 | FRE** ******** ********* ***** ************* | 0.83 USD / kg | (South Africa) | (India) |
Top Fresh Mandarin Export Suppliers and Companies in South Africa
Review leading exporter profiles and benchmark them against 1 total export partner companies tracked for Fresh Mandarin in South Africa. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to shortlist sourcing and export partners faster.
(South Africa)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-07-28
Recently Export Partner Companies: 3
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Food WholesalersFood PackagingOthersCrop ProductionFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: TradeFarming / Production / Processing / PackingDistribution / WholesaleRetailFood Manufacturing
South Africa Export Partner Coverage
1 companies
Total export partner company count is a core signal of South Africa export network depth for Fresh Mandarin.
Exporters and importers can open Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to assess Fresh Mandarin partner concentration, capacity signals, and trade relevance in South Africa.
Annual Export Value, Volume, and Supplier Market Size for Fresh Mandarin in South Africa (HS Code 080521)
Analyze 3 years of Fresh Mandarin export volume and value in South Africa to evaluate supplier market growth, seasonality, and trade volatility.
| Year | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 398,135,805 | 581,632,767 USD |
| 2023 | 609,870,825 | 570,814,558 USD |
| 2022 | 505,612,309 | 462,365,712 USD |
Top Destination Markets for Fresh Mandarin Exports from South Africa (HS Code 080521) in 2024
For 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 5 destination countries for Fresh Mandarin exports from South Africa.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Netherlands | 91,666,213.685 | 133,914,289.754 USD |
| 2 | United Kingdom | 54,072,489.817 | 78,993,980.203 USD |
| 3 | Russia | 40,052,992.447 | 58,513,031.36 USD |
| 4 | United States | 28,762,734.678 | 42,019,202.397 USD |
| 5 | United Arab Emirates | 27,673,999.346 | 40,428,679.424 USD |
Fresh Mandarin Import Buyer Intelligence and Price Signals in South Africa: Buyers, Demand, and Trade Partners
180 import partner companies are tracked for Fresh Mandarin in South Africa. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to analyze buyer demand, partner density, and downstream channels.
Scatter points are sampled from 100.0% of the full transaction dataset.
Sample Import Transaction and Price Records for Fresh Mandarin in South Africa
1 sampled Fresh Mandarin import transactions in South Africa provide date, origin, and trade-country context to benchmark price levels and demand-side trading patterns.
Fresh Mandarin sampled import transaction unit prices by date in South Africa: 2025-05-02: 0.82 USD / kg.
| Date | Reported Product | Unit Price | Exporter | Importer | Origin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-05-02 | EN ******* ********** ** ********* **** ******** * ***** * ** *** *** ****** ************ ****** ********** ******* * | 0.82 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - |
Top Fresh Mandarin Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners in South Africa
Review leading buyer profiles and compare them with 180 total import partner companies tracked for Fresh Mandarin in South Africa. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to evaluate demand-side partner fit.
(South Africa)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-02-28
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: TradeDistribution / Wholesale
(South Africa)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-02-28
Industries: OthersFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: TradeDistribution / Wholesale
(South Africa)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-02-28
Employee Size: 51 - 100 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 1M - 5M
Industries: Food WholesalersOthers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleTrade
(South Africa)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-02-28
Industries: Food WholesalersBrokers And Trade Agencies
Value Chain Roles: TradeDistribution / Wholesale
(South Africa)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-02-28
Industries: Food Services And Drinking PlacesCrop ProductionFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood ManufacturingFarming / Production / Processing / Packing
(South Africa)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-02-28
Industries: Food WholesalersAir TransportShipping And Water Transport
Value Chain Roles: TradeLogisticsDistribution / Wholesale
South Africa Import Partner Coverage
180 companies
Import partner company count highlights demand-side visibility for Fresh Mandarin in South Africa.
Use Supply Chain Intelligence analytics and company profiles to identify active Fresh Mandarin importers, distributors, and buyer networks in South Africa.
Annual Import Value, Volume, and Demand Size for Fresh Mandarin in South Africa (HS Code 080521)
Track 2 years of Fresh Mandarin import volume and value in South Africa to assess demand growth and market momentum.
| Year | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2,915,374 | 3,007,444 USD |
| 2022 | 2,232,561 | 2,806,423 USD |
Fresh Mandarin Wholesale Supplier Price Trends in South Africa
Track Fresh Mandarin wholesale supplier price benchmarks and recent export price updates in South Africa.
Historical Fresh Mandarin Wholesale Supplier Prices in South Africa (USD/kg)
Yearly average, lower, and upper Fresh Mandarin wholesale prices with YoY changes provide benchmark data for supplier pricing and export competitiveness in South Africa.
Fresh Mandarin yearly average wholesale prices in South Africa: 2021: 0.62 USD / kg, 2022: 0.34 USD / kg, 2023: 0.65 USD / kg, 2024: 0.56 USD / kg, 2025: 0.71 USD / kg, 2026: 0.18 USD / kg.
| Year | Average Unit Price | Lower Unit Price | Upper Unit Price | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 0.62 USD / kg | 0.08 USD / kg | 1.77 USD / kg | - |
| 2022 | 0.34 USD / kg | 0.08 USD / kg | 0.89 USD / kg | - |
| 2023 | 0.65 USD / kg | 0.09 USD / kg | 1.97 USD / kg | - |
| 2024 | 0.56 USD / kg | 0.08 USD / kg | 1.41 USD / kg | - |
| 2025 | 0.71 USD / kg | 0.08 USD / kg | 2.29 USD / kg | - |
| 2026 | 0.18 USD / kg | 0.18 USD / kg | 0.18 USD / kg | - |
Latest Fresh Mandarin Wholesale Export Price Updates in South Africa
Use the latest 5 updates to check current Fresh Mandarin wholesale export price points and origin-level changes in South Africa.
Fresh Mandarin latest wholesale updates by date in South Africa: 2026-01-01: 91.36 USD / kg, 2025-12-01: 367.19 USD / kg, 2025-12-01: 210.59 USD / kg, 2025-11-01: 791.59 USD / kg, 2025-11-01: 5.48 USD / kg.
| Date | Entry Name | Unit Price (USD) | Origin Country | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-01 | MAN***** * ******* ****** ****** ** | 91.36 USD / kg | - | |
| 2025-12-01 | MAN***** * ******* ****** ****** ** | 367.19 USD / kg | - | |
| 2025-12-01 | MAN***** * ******* ****** ****** ** | 210.59 USD / kg | - | |
| 2025-11-01 | NAA***** * ******* ***** ****** ** | 791.59 USD / kg | - | |
| 2025-11-01 | NAA***** * ******* ****** ****** ** | 5.48 USD / kg | - |
Classification
Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormFresh
Industry PositionPrimary Agricultural Product
Raw Material
Market
Fresh mandarins (tangerines/mandarins, grouped as “soft citrus”) are a fast-growing export-oriented citrus category in South Africa, supported by expanding orchard area and young trees reaching maturity (USDA FAS GAIN Citrus Annual, SF2025-0042). Production is concentrated in the main citrus provinces—Limpopo, Eastern Cape, Western Cape and Mpumalanga—with cooler Cape climates suited to easy peelers such as clementines and satsumas (USDA FAS GAIN Citrus Annual, SF2025-0042). The typical harvest window for tangerines/mandarins is March–August, providing counter-season supply to Northern Hemisphere markets (USDA FAS GAIN Citrus Annual, SF2025-0042). Market access is highly sensitive to phytosanitary compliance, particularly False Codling Moth and Citrus Black Spot requirements in the EU and cold-treatment protocols for certain destinations (USDA FAS GAIN Citrus Annual, SF2025-0042; Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/959; DALRRD statement on EU measures).
Market RoleMajor producer and exporter (soft citrus / fresh mandarins)
Domestic RoleExport-oriented fresh fruit crop with growing domestic demand (USDA FAS GAIN Citrus Annual, SF2025-0042)
Market GrowthGrowing (near-term outlook (MY 2025/26 in USDA FAS reporting))area expansion and young orchards reaching maturity supporting higher production and exports
SeasonalitySouthern Hemisphere production with a national harvest window for tangerines/mandarins typically running from March through August (USDA FAS GAIN Citrus Annual, SF2025-0042).
Specification
Primary VarietyNadorcott (Afourer / W. Murcott)
Secondary Variety
- Tango
- Nova
- Leanri
- Orri
- RHM
- Mor
- Satsumas (e.g., Miho Wase, Owari, Miyagawa Wase)
- Clementines (e.g., Nules; also listed in USDA as “Mules”, plus Marisol)
Physical Attributes
- Soft citrus (tangerines/mandarins) positioned for easy-peeling convenience; USDA attributes planting expansion partly to global demand for seedless soft citrus (USDA FAS GAIN Citrus Annual, SF2025-0042).
Compositional Metrics
- Buyer and QC evaluation commonly includes soluble solids content (SSC), acidity (citric acid), and SSC/acid balance in export-grade mandarins; these metrics are used in postharvest quality studies on South African ‘Nadorcott’ fruit (Horticulturae/MDPI, 2024).
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Orchard production and harvest → packhouse sorting/grading and packing → PPECB-linked inspection/export certification workflows → cold store handling (PPECB-approved/registered facilities) → reefer container loading and temperature monitoring → seaport export → destination border/market inspections (PPECB; USDA FAS GAIN Citrus Annual, SF2025-0042).
Temperature
- Export cold chain requires maintaining optimum storage temperature and relative humidity throughout storage and transport; PPECB describes this as a seamless cold chain from production area to market (PPECB Cold Chain Management).
- Certain export destinations apply mandatory cold-treatment/precooling regimes to mitigate quarantine pest risk (notably False Codling Moth), which can constrain routing and increase cold-chain compliance complexity (USDA FAS GAIN Citrus Annual, SF2025-0042; Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/959).
Shelf Life
- Export programs require fruit to withstand long shipping and cold storage; postharvest cold-storage performance and rind disorder risk are active technical topics for South African ‘Nadorcott’ mandarins (Horticulturae/MDPI, 2024; USDA FAS GAIN Citrus Annual, SF2025-0042).
Freight IntensityMedium
Transport ModeSea
Risks
Phytosanitary Compliance HighEU market access can be blocked or severely disrupted by non-compliance or interceptions related to False Codling Moth (FCM) and Citrus Black Spot (CBS); USDA notes EU cold-treatment/precooling requirements for FCM and reports that South Africa has at times voluntarily suspended citrus exports to the EU to avoid a wider ban following CBS risk (USDA FAS GAIN Citrus Annual, SF2025-0042; Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/959).Contract only with suppliers operating under documented FCM/CBS risk management programs; enforce pre-shipment inspection and complete cold-treatment/precooling documentation aligned to the destination protocol.
Regulatory Compliance MediumAccess to some destinations is contingent on meeting specific protocol conditions (e.g., U.S. cold sterilization schedules for FCM and eligibility linked to CBS-free areas), creating a compliance-driven segmentation of eligible supply (USDA FAS GAIN Citrus Annual, SF2025-0042).Maintain a destination-by-destination compliance matrix and verify area eligibility, treatment schedules, and required declarations before booking shipping.
Climate MediumProduction and export-quality pack-outs are sensitive to weather variability and water availability; USDA highlights reliance on normal weather assumptions and irrigation water sufficiency, and notes orchard netting as a response to hail/wind/sun damage risks (USDA FAS GAIN Citrus Annual, SF2025-0042).Diversify sourcing across provinces, monitor reservoir/irrigation status, and prioritize suppliers with proven protective infrastructure (netting) and water-management practices.
Logistics MediumReefer shipping plans can be constrained by in-transit cold-treatment requirements, increasing sensitivity to routing choices, transit duration, and cold-damage risk; USDA notes protocol parameters (including duration) have direct implications for transportation costs and fruit loss (USDA FAS GAIN Citrus Annual, SF2025-0042; PPECB Cold Chain Management).Use logistics partners experienced in in-transit cold treatment, specify temperature-monitoring requirements contractually, and align vessel schedules with mandated treatment windows.
Sustainability
- Water availability for irrigation as a production constraint/enabler; drought and reservoir levels influence output and export quality (USDA FAS GAIN Citrus Annual, SF2025-0042).
- Protective netting adoption to improve water management and reduce weather/pest damage (USDA FAS GAIN Citrus Annual, SF2025-0042).
Labor & Social
- Ethical trade and labour-law compliance assurance is a recurring buyer expectation in South African fresh produce supply chains; SIZA positions itself as a platform focused on labour and human-rights aligned compliance for agricultural suppliers (SIZA).
Standards
- GLOBALG.A.P. (SIZA notes trade relations/alignment with GLOBALG.A.P.)
- Sedex (SIZA notes trade relations through Sedex)
- SIZA Social Standard (ethical trade / labour compliance program used in South African agriculture)
FAQ
When is South Africa’s fresh mandarin (soft citrus) season?USDA’s Citrus Annual report for South Africa lists the tangerines/mandarins harvest period as typically running from March to August, which supports counter-season exports into Northern Hemisphere markets.
Which mandarin/soft citrus varieties are most important in South Africa’s export supply?USDA’s Citrus Annual report lists common soft citrus varieties in South Africa including Nadorcott (also referenced as a leading cultivar), as well as Tango, Nova, Leanri, Orri, Mor, and Satsuma and Clementine groups; it also notes that exports have been dominated by the Nadorcott variety in recent seasons.
What are the main phytosanitary risks that can block exports of South African mandarins to key markets?USDA highlights Citrus Black Spot (CBS) and False Codling Moth (FCM) as major phytosanitary challenges: the EU applies cold-treatment/precooling requirements for FCM and South Africa has at times voluntarily suspended exports to avoid broader CBS-related restrictions, while U.S. access includes cold-treatment protocols for FCM and eligibility constraints linked to CBS-free areas.
Sources
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