- Production for MY 2021/22 was around 10% less compared to the pervious season.
- Decrease in production was due to adverse weather, frost and heavy rain in spring and drought and high temperatures during summer.
- Citrus demand, in general, soared during the pandemic, especially for Oranges, Mandarins, and Lemons, driving prices up.
- Despite stable domestic demand, Spain has reduced its production area for mandarin oranges by around 16%
- Late mandarins are marketed as high-quality (premium) products in Europe. Demand is currently good from the pandemic.