Peru’s mandarin/tangerine production in marketing year 2024–25 is forecast at 570,000 metric tons (MT), an increase of 2% from the previous year. The U.S. Department of Agriculture Foreign Agricultural Service (USDA FAS) issued the forecast. The marketing year runs from April 2025 to March 2026.
Cooler climatic conditions have extended into December 2024 due to the La Niña phenomenon, promoting favorable growing conditions into March 2025. With lows reaching 50 degrees, the cooler weather has positively impacted plant flowering, which will ultimately increase yields in March.
GROWING AREAS
Coastal areas account for 60% of total production due to the semi-tropical weather and good water availability (irrigation). Peru’s main areas of mandarin/tangerine production are the regions of Lima, accounting for 36% of total production, Junin (29%) and Ica (20%). Production in Lima
and Ica benefit from desert-like conditions (reduced pest pressure and large daytime temperature variation) as well as close access to major ports (Callao in Lima and Pisco in Ica).
Harvested area in 2024–25 is forecast at 23,000 hectares (HA), the same level as the previous year. The tangerine production area is estimated at 4,500 HA, while mandarins and other hybrids account for 18,500 HA.
VARIETIES
Top varieties grown in Peru include:
- Satsumas (Citrus unshiu): Miho Wase, Clausellina, Okitsu, Owari and Primosole
- Clementines (Citrus reticulata): Clementines and Clemenules
- Hybrids: Fortuna, Kara, Pixie and Nova
- Tangerines from Citrus reticulata and Citrus paradise: Murcott, Ortanique and Tango
- Others: Dancy and Nadorcott; Malvaceo and Rio de Oro are also popular varieties with a long history in Peru.
EXPORT MARKET
USDA FAS expects Peruvian mandarin/tangerine exports to increase in 2024–25 to 225,000 MT, up from 216,000 MT the prior year.
From April 2024 to October 2024, Peru exported fresh mandarins/tangerines primarily to the United States (54%), Netherlands (10%) and United Kingdom (8%). Peru exports reached 36 markets globally.
There have been no imports of mandarin/tangerines into Peru for at least three years.
Get the full USDA FAS report on Peruvian citrus here.
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