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Casablanca – Morocco has firmly entrenched itself as the third-largest contributor to the Russian mandarin market in 2023, trailing Turkey and Egypt. The North African nation has shipped a substantial 50,500 tons of mandarins, constituting 11 percent of Russia’s total imports of this fruit.

Data released by the Russian Fruit and Vegetable Union (Rosselhoz) shows that Russia imported a total of 460,000 tons of mandarins during the first ten months of the previous year.

Turkey takes the lead, exporting approximately 236,100 tons of these citrus fruits, commanding a commanding 51 percent share of Russian imports. Egypt closely follows with around 63,000 tons, securing the second position with a 13.7 percent share.

South Africa claims the fourth spot, contributing 48,700 tons, equivalent to 10.6 percent of Russia’s mandarin imports. Additionally, 15,800 tons of mandarins were transported from Pakistan to Russia, representing 3.4 percent of the market.

In terms of pricing, South African mandarins emerge as the most expensive, priced at 111.8 rubles per kilogram, while Egyptian mandarins come in at 67.3 rubles. Moroccan mandarin costs have risen to 65 rubles per kilogram, compared to 61.3 rubles in 2022. Turkish mandarins are priced at 60 rubles per kilogram, with Pakistani mandarins considered the most affordable at 59.2 rubles.

The Moroccan citrus sector has reported a slight increase in tangerine production in the previous year. Current estimates indicate that mandarin production is set to rise from 900,000 tons to 927,000 tons, paralleled by a similar increase in orange production, expected to reach 783,000 tons from 750,000 tons.

This evolving landscape underscores Morocco’s growing significance as a dependable player in the global fruit trade, with potential for further expansion in the years ahead.