- Farmers-> Wholesalers -> Processor/Exporter
- The major producing region is Sargodha (Punjab) which produced 2 million MT of Mandarins in 2020.
- Farmers do not export directly
- Most exporters have their own packing facilities
- There are around 1-2 middlemen involved in the supply chain but they do not play a big role.
- There are a large number of small and medium-size farmers
- There are around 4-5 big companies but they do not dominate the market
- Nearing the end of the season, the suppliers may source from other suppliers to meet demand
- The suppliers are mainly situated in a city called Bhalwal in the Punjab region. They are mostly aware of each other and it can be said that they have a good relationship with each other as it promotes the interests of everyone.