Mandarins

The citrus season in Spain is currently experiencing a decline in orange and mandarin sales due to increased competition from imports from third countries in European markets. "During the initial part of the season, leading up to January, many growing areas in the Valencian region saw consistent rainfall. read more

The supply of mandarins from California is good, typically from late January to mid/late April. "While there is plenty of volume, there have been a few deviations from the norm this season," says Al Bates, president of Sun Pacific Shippers. One notable difference is that... read more

On December 1, India's Union Ministry of Commerce and Industry initiated a trial export shipment of GI-tagged Khasi Mandarin oranges from Meghalaya to Dubai, in collaboration with Meghalaya's Ministry of Agriculture and farmers' welfare. This initiative is part of the efforts to boost exports of these oranges. read more

Sezon mandarynek w Turcji był znacząco lepszy niż w ubiegłym roku, mówi Coskun Eren, dyrektor ds. marketingu tureckiego eksportera świeżych produktów rolnych Eren: "Sezon mandarynek w tym roku był jednym z najmocniejszych w ostatnich latach. Plon i jakość znacząco się poprawiły w porównaniu z ubiegłym rokiem." read more

The Turkish fresh produce sector has faced a challenging year, partly due to the spring frosts that occurred last year. However, according to Akin Söyleyen, the marketing manager for Turkish fruit exporter Aksun, one specific type of citrus has largely managed to avoid these issues. "Heading into this season,... read more

Spanish offerings dominated the mandarin market with Nadorcott, Tangold, and Orri varieties. Turkey's primary representation was Murcott. Israeli Orri oranges were well received for their organoleptic properties, and the first Minneola oranges from Israel are expected in week 8. read more

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W ostatnich latach ekskluzywne odmiany cytrusów nadal zyskują popularność zarówno na rynkach krajowych, jak i międzynarodowych, a odmiany takie jak Red Beauty i Yellow Beauty przyciągają szczególną uwagę. Ceny Red Beauty wpłynęły w tym sezonie - powiedział Manager Hong z Fresh Go Produce Co. read more

Punjab, a major citrus-producing state in northwest India, has nearly depleted its Kinnow supplies, creating an opportunity for imported mandarins during Ramadan and summer, according to Vishal Take, Director of Take Agro India Pvt. Ltd. "This creates space for premium easy-peel varieties like Nadorcott," read more

Spiros Tampakis, owner of the Greek citrus exporter Tampakis Fresh, stated that the Greek weather has caused some quality issues in the final months of 2025. "Clementine quality has been mostly good this season. However, the heavy rains in November and December led to quality problems." read more

Spiros Tampakis, owner of Greek citrus exporter Tampakis Fresh, stated that the Greek weather has caused quality issues in the last few months of 2025. He mentioned that while the clementine quality has been generally good this season, heavy rains in November and December led to quality problems. read more

South Africa's exports of mandarins and oranges to India doubled in 2025, causing challenges for Indian importers, according to Abdul Hadi, Managing Partner at DFC Global. "During July-September, the volume of oranges increased from 778 to 1,600 containers and mandarins from 1,000 to 2,000, leading to oversupply and price issues." read more

A delegation from Bagu, an exporter from Castellón specializing in clementines and mandarins, will travel to Berlin to exhibit at Fruit Logistica (February 4-6, Hall 11.2, stand B-01). They will be presenting a detailed technical report on their XLO Clementine, which is expected to revolutionize the industry. read more

The Tang Gold tangerine campaign by Op Agricor is in full swing, with the citrus fruit being available until the end of February. "The product is fully expressing the characteristics we seek: high quality, balanced taste, and good shelf life," explains Natalino. read more

The Tang Gold mandarin campaign is in full swing for OP Agricor, with positive signals both on the production and commercial fronts. The harvest started almost 15 days earlier than last season, thanks to favorable weather conditions and agronomic work that. read more

The Linbo® campaign has just been launched and the premium 100% Italian mandarin with edible peel - developed by the consortium of the same name that has made high quality its mission - is back in the spotlight in a crucial phase of the market. To understand how it is moving, read more

Imports of tangerines and mandarins into the United States are expected to increase by 4 percent to 555,000 metric tons in the marketing year 2025/26 (November 2025 to October 2026). If this projection comes to fruition, it would set a new record for the second year in a row and represent approximately half of all fresh tangerine and mandarin imports to the U.S. read more

In 2025, Iraq imported over $544 million worth of citrus fruits from Turkey, according to data from the Mediterranean Exporters' Associations. Among these, mandarins saw the most significant growth in trade, with shipments to Iraq increasing by 544% compared to the previous year. Overall, Turkey's citrus fruit exports to Iraq were a key component of the trade relationship. read more

"The citrus market is facing irregular availability caused by delays in shipping vessels, with notable differences in quality," says Jean-Pierre Bezuidenhout, Commercial Director at Wilko Fruit in Prinsenbeek. "Currently, Moroccan Nadorcott mandarins are the predominant choice in the market. However, weather conditions..." read more

The leading brand-driven citrus company Bollo Natural Fruit (BNF) and South Africa-based ClemenGold International have announced a strategic partnership with the goal of transforming the supply of premium mandarins to European retailers. read more