Category Archives: Mandarin Oranges

Information about the Imported Mandarin Orange Market

Mandarin Oranges: Pricing Stays Firm on High Demand

As reported earlier, opening price levels at the beginning of the season in China were quite high but levels fell somewhat at the end of the packing season when processors tried to raise additional capital to buy more raw material. … Continue reading

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Mandarin Oranges: New Crop Prices Rise on Raw Material/Labor Concerns

The new crop of Mandarin Oranges from China (our only source for several years) is virtually over.  Prices have increased again this year due to raw material shortages and strong fresh market demand, as well as a severe shortage of … Continue reading

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Mandarin Oranges: Supply Issues Persist, Pricing to Remain High

Chinese packers are predicting yet another difficult season. The market is empty with no carryover from last year, and the crop seems to be short by as much as 50% in Hunan and Hubei provinces, due to frost during blossoming … Continue reading

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Mandarin Oranges: New Crop to Begin in November

There is virtually no product remaining in China until new crop in November.  The early season observation is that the trees are in good shape now, with no early season damage, but much higher labor rates, tin plate increases, and … Continue reading

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Mandarin Oranges: Prices to Stay Strong Until New Crop

Mandarin Oranges are a once-a-year crop, now typically only available from China.  About 10 years ago many canned Mandarin Oranges were imported from Spain; they still process them there primarily for European consumption, but the Chinese cost is significantly lower … Continue reading

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