Tangerines and mandarins production in Chile
In 2024 Chile produced 267,506 t of tangerines and mandarins, the 21st largest in the world (0.52% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 276%. This is the highest figure on record. Area harvested: 12,492 ha, yield 21.4 t/ha.
The 2024 figure is estimated by FAO.
- Production, 2024
- 267,506 t
- World rank
- 21 of 72
- 10-year change
- +276%
- Record
- 267,506 t
- 2024
Tangerines and mandarins in Chile, 1991–2024 (tonnes)
Chile compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.52%
- 0.20% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 21.4
- world 13.3 (+61%)
- kg per person
- 13.5
- world 6.36
- 10-year change
- +276%
- world +43%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | Algeria | 314,985 | 0.61% |
| 20 | Malawi | 285,423 | 0.55% |
| 21 | Chile | 267,506 | 0.52% |
| 22 | Thailand | 263,379 | 0.51% |
| 23 | Greece | 232,930 | 0.45% |
Map of world production of tangerines and mandarins
Share of the world total; Chile is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 267,506 | +4.8% | 12,492 | 21.41 |
| 2023 | 255,364 | +5.7% | 11,925 | 21.41 |
| 2022 | 241,488 | +0.1% | 11,277 | 21.41 |
| 2021 | 241,260 | +32% | 11,266 | 21.41 |
| 2020 | 182,342 | −3.7% | 8,515 | 21.41 |
| 2019 | 189,409 | +5.0% | 7,797 | 24.29 |
| 2018 | 180,410 | +45% | 7,794 | 23.15 |
| 2017 | 124,750 | +21% | 5,928 | 21.04 |
| 2016 | 103,300 | +23% | 4,880 | 21.17 |
| 2015 | 83,800 | +18% | 4,811 | 17.42 |
| 2014 | 71,075 | +1.5% | 3,996 | 17.79 |
| 2013 | 70,000 | +7.7% | 3,629 | 19.29 |
| 2012 | 65,000 | +26% | 3,629 | 17.91 |
| 2011 | 51,469 | +14% | 3,629 | 14.18 |
| 2010 | 45,225 | +63% | 3,629 | 12.46 |
| 2009 | 27,800 | +38% | 2,990 | 9.30 |
| 2008 | 20,200 | −20% | 2,826 | 7.15 |
| 2007 | 25,200 | +5.0% | 2,589 | 9.73 |
| 2006 | 24,000 | +12% | 2,590 | 9.27 |
| 2005 | 21,400 | +30% | 2,590 | 8.26 |
| 2004 | 16,486 | +30% | 2,188 | 7.53 |
| 2003 | 12,636 | +31% | 1,670 | 7.57 |
| 2002 | 9,675 | +39% | 1,266 | 7.64 |
| 2001 | 6,974 | +63% | 953 | 7.32 |
| 2000 | 4,274 | +172% | 611 | 7.00 |
| 1999 | 1,574 | +77% | 236 | 6.67 |
| 1998 | 888 | +1.1% | 140 | 6.34 |
| 1997 | 878 | 0.0% | 140 | 6.27 |
| 1996 | 878 | 0.0% | 142 | 6.18 |
| 1995 | 878 | 0.0% | 144 | 6.10 |
| 1994 | 878 | 0.0% | 146 | 6.01 |
| 1993 | 878 | 0.0% | 148 | 5.93 |
| 1992 | 878 | 0.0% | 150 | 5.85 |
| 1991 | 878 | — | 152 | 5.78 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 187,164 t USD 183 m
- Exporter rank
- 9 of 107
- Imports
- 340 t USD 734,000
- Importer rank
- 119 of 169
FAOSTAT detailed trade data, release of 23 July 2026; quantities in tonnes, values in current US dollars; exports include re-exports. World exporters and importers
Questions and answers
What is the production of tangerines and mandarins in Chile?
Chile produced 267,506 t in 2024, 0.52% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Chile rank in the world for production of tangerines and mandarins?
Chile ranked 21st of 72 countries in 2024. The largest producer was China with 52.0% of the world total.
How has the production of tangerines and mandarins in Chile changed?
It rose by 276% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +43% for the world. 2024 was the highest figure on record.
What is the yield of tangerines and mandarins in Chile?
21.4 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (267,506 t from 12,492 ha), against a world average of 13.3 t/ha.
Does Chile export or import tangerines, mandarins, clementines?
In 2024 Chile reported exports of 187,164 t (USD 183 m) and imports of 340 t (USD 734,000), according to FAOSTAT trade data.
Where does this data come from?
From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations; the 2024 figure for Chile is estimated by FAO. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.
Other large producers
Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. fao.org/faostat. Licence: CC BY 4.0. Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.