FAS Lima forecasts Peruvian mandarin/tangerine production at 550,000 metric tons (MT), with exports expected to reach 222,000 MT for marketing year (MY) 2022/23 (March 2023 to February 2024). Despite a late start to the harvest season due to unusually warm weather, producers expect a solid crop later in the year. Citrus exports to the United States are expected to fall slightly to 122,000 MT but will likely remain Peru’s top market.
Consumption
FAS Lima forecasts domestic consumption of fresh mandarins and tangerines in MY 2022/23 at 298,000 MT. Mandarins are popular in Peru for lunchboxes and between-meal snacks. Peruvian mandarin/tangerine per capita consumption is estimated at 11 kilograms (kg) (24 pounds). Mandarin juices, jams, essential oils, alcoholic beverages, etc. have become popular in supermarkets and convenience stores as an innovative way to boost consumption. A popular local presentation in recent years has been 4-ounce containers of cut mandarins in juice, which has increased in volume of sales from 2,000 MT in 2017 to 14,000 MT in 2022.
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Source: fas.usda.gov