W25: Mandarin Update

In W25 in the mandarin landscape, in the 2022/23 season, mandarin imports are expected to decline by 5% YoY due to reduced domestic demand. Fresh mandarins for consumption and processing are expected to decrease in the EU due to a drop in supply and rising prices. Spanish mandarin production is expected to limit exports, but Morocco, South Africa, Egypt, Israel, Peru, and Turkey may see slight increases. A Dutch company has introduced Linkebal II, a mandarin shandy made with recycled mandarins sourced from Olympic Fruit. This unique beer collaboration, in partnership with Fruit Packing District, aims to promote sustainability and minimize waste. The compost generated from this initiative, facilitated by Compostandig, finds its purpose at Café Clementine, a local event venue.

In Spain, there is a family-owned citrus marketing company that specializes in capturing 80% of the citrus market in Daimus, Valencia, with a particular focus on oranges, clementines, and hybrid mandarins. Germans Fuster's outstanding performance in areas such as pricing, the timing of harvest, fruit collection, and payment terms led them to receive the prestigious Best Citrus Trade Award for the 2022/23 season. In Vietnam's markets, Australian tangerines are available at very affordable prices, causing massive sales in Vietnam. Prices are ranging from USD 3.82/kg to USD 5.09/kg (VND 90,000/kg to 120,000/kg), a 50% decrease YoY. Online stores offer even lower prices, with some selling for as low as USD 2.12/kg (VND 50,000/kg). Australian dealers sell large quantities of tangerines, with shipping fees as expensive as the cost.