Countries by Tangerine production

Tangerines are an essential citrus fruit cherished worldwide for their sweet and vibrant flavor. They thrive in subtropical and tropical climates, making them popular in regions with warm weather conditions. As of 2025, the latest data from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) stats database show global Tangerine production data for the year 2023. This dataset offers valuable insights into the global distribution and trends of Tangerine production.

Global Tangerine Production

In 2023, global Tangerine production reached around 52.6 million tonnes, marking a significant increase from approximately 2.8 million tonnes in 1961. The trend has shown substantial growth over the decades, with notable increases in the early 1990s and 2010s. The production in 2023 is almost 19 times higher than the initial recorded figures in 1961, showcasing a robust global growth pattern over the decades.

Tangerine Production by Country

  • China leads global Tangerine production with an impressive output of around 25.2 million tonnes in 2023.
  • India follows as the second-largest producer, with a production volume of approximately 6.2 million tonnes.
  • Turkey ranks third, producing around 2.95 million tonnes of Tangerines.
  • Pakistan contributes significantly with a production of about 1.96 million tonnes.
  • According to FAO stats, Canada does not produce any Tangerines as of the latest data.
Country Production (tonnes) Production per Person (kg) Harvested Area (ha) Yield (kg/ha)
China 25,156,771 18.048 2,241,135 11.225
India 6,178,000 4.623 460,000 13.43
Turkey 2,952,775 34.587 69,261 42.633
Pakistan 1,961,910 9.719 145,000 13.53
Spain 1,862,300 39.913 97,060 19.187
Egypt 1,186,205.34 12.167 53,382 22.221
Brazil 1,052,222 5.022 55,374 19.002
United States of America 880,880 2.688 30,756 28.641
Italy 836,990 13.849 35,450 23.61
Morocco 819,429.39 23.564 58,181 14.084
Iran 729,800.68 8.926 18,073 40.381
South Africa 710,000 12.3 23,949 29.646
Japan 681,600 5.389 35,400 19.254
Peru 648,577.1 20.763 21,885 29.636
South Korea 645,417.61 12.5 21,975 29.371
Mexico 510,341.69 4.091 34,309 14.875
Argentina 370,286.48 8.322 28,232 13.116
Colombia 326,668.32 6.543 19,630 16.641
Algeria 317,301.14 7.458 14,218 22.317
Thailand 282,599 4.085 20,112 14.051
Chile 259,804.13 14.783 11,925 21.787
Bolivia 231,101.45 20.438 26,857 8.605
Israel 202,140 22.692 7,494 26.974
Nepal 198,778.54 6.803 20,172 9.854
Australia 198,415 7.921 8,282 23.957
Greece 171,120 15.891 9,380 18.243
Taiwan 156,771 6.649 8,086 19.388
Venezuela 143,823.23 4.519 8,179 17.584
Malawi 132,243.86 7.375 14,661 9.02
Syria 127,851.1 6.992 7,878 16.229
Tunisia 80,431.63 7.027 9,420 8.538
Uruguay 77,868.51 22.21 4,852 16.049
Mali 72,957.5 3.818 4,944 14.757
Georgia 66,100 17.723 19,916 3.319
Azerbaijan 52,070.2 5.261 2,294 22.698
Croatia 43,560 10.391 1,900 22.926
France 40,820 0.607 2,360 17.297
Laos 38,949.98 5.595 4,486 8.683
Kenya 37,752.33 0.741 2,850 13.246
Portugal 36,660 3.562 3,580 10.24
Albania 36,043.02 12.557 1,099 32.796
Lebanon 27,149.56 4.455 1,030 26.359
Ecuador 27,138.16 1.59 6,859 3.957
Jordan 25,731 2.515 1,458 17.648
El Salvador 24,707.03 3.719 797 31
Yemen 22,669.39 0.784 1,476 15.359
Paraguay 21,901.16 3.105 1,052 20.819
Haiti 20,294.96 1.826 4,442 4.569
Cyprus 17,570 20.555 950 18.495
South Sudan 16,702.43 1.355 1,883 8.87
Cuba 16,616.23 1.481 2,372 7.005
Dominican Republic 14,212 1.384 1,876 7.576
Zimbabwe 13,467.15 0.907 1,778 7.574
Sudan 11,066 0.271 1,677 6.599
Libya 10,261.42 1.586 992 10.344
Philippines 9,732.14 0.091 8,626 1.128
Ethiopia 9,203.06 0.086 3,038 3.029
Jamaica 3,788.46 1.388 970 3.906
Iraq 3,404.03 0.087 301 11.309
Montenegro 2,758.51 4.432 175 15.763
Congo-Brazzaville 2,712.17 0.502 655 4.141
Uzbekistan 1,354.98 0.041 119 11.386
Palestinian Territories 1,329.64 0.292 55 24.175
The Bahamas 816.84 2.142 45 18.152
New Zealand 762.18 0.156 629 1.212
Swaziland 751.07 0.648 172 4.367
Bosnia and Herzegovina 499 0.132 32 15.594
Mozambique 404.99 0.014 102 3.97
Burkina Faso 342.05 0.017 45 7.601
Dominica 15.42 0.216 1 15.42
Djibouti 2.52 0.002 1 2.52

Top Tangerine Producing Countries by Share

  • China accounts for a staggering 47.87% of the total global Tangerine production, almost half of the worldwide supply.
  • India holds 11.75% of the global production share, solidifying its position as a major contributor.
  • Turkey contributes 5.62% to the global Tangerine production, maintaining its role as a key player.
  • Pakistan’s share in global production stands at 3.73%, reflecting its growing influence in the market.

Map of Countries by Tangerine Production