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Identity & Botany
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Canonical name | Clementine |
| Scientific name | Citrus × clementina |
| Family / Genus | Rutaceae / Citrus |
| Produce category | Citrus |
| Produce subcategory | Mandarin |
| FSMA 204 covered? | No |
| PLU — conventional | 3429 |
| PLU — organic | 94129 |
| AGROVOC URI | c_1714 |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s01_identity. External: FAO AGROVOC.
Varieties
Estimated commercial varieties: 25.
| Variety | Market share | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Clemenules (Nules) | 45% | Seedless, easy-peeling, deep orange color, medium-large fruit, excellent flavor, most widely grown variety. Originated in Spain. Harvest November-January. |
| Fina (Clementina Fina) | 20% | Small to medium size, seedless, very sweet, thin peel, early maturing. Harvest October-November. Popular in Spanish and North African markets. |
| Oroval | 12% | Very early maturing, medium size, seedless when isolated, good flavor but slightly less sweet. Harvest September-October. |
| Hernandina | 10% | Late maturing, medium-large size, seedless, good peel quality, extends season. Harvest February-March. Excellent storage characteristics. |
| Marisol | 8% | Very early variety, medium size, slightly seedy when cross-pollinated, good color development. Harvest late September-October. |
| Caffin | 3% | Medium size, seedless, good flavor, mid-season variety. Harvest December-January. Popular in California production. |
| Esbal | 2% | Mid-season variety, medium size, excellent flavor, seedless, good commercial characteristics. Harvest November-December. |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s04_varieties.variety_summaries.
Post-Harvest Handling
Temperature
- Chilling injury threshold: 36°F.
- Freezing point: 28.5°F. Hard limit.
- Handling urgency: 3 / 5.
Ethylene
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Production class | very_low |
| Production rate (20°C) | 0.02 μL/kg·h typical (0.01–0.05) |
| Sensitivity class | low |
| Sensitivity threshold | 10 ppm |
| Climacteric? | No |
Agent note: Non-climacteric citrus; minimal ethylene concerns in cold chain management
Mixed-load compatibility
citrus
Operational flags
- Can be top-iced? No
- Light-sensitive? No
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s07_harvest_post_harvest.
Market Intelligence
Demand
Strong growth driven by consumer preference for easy-peel, seedless, kid-friendly citrus. Category has grown 25% over past 5 years. Peak demand November through February, with extended marketing through April. Increasing year-round demand met by counter-seasonal imports.
Elasticity
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price elasticity | -0.75 |
| Income elasticity | 0.45 |
| Organic premium elasticity | -0.55 |
Market share by variety
| Variety | Share |
|---|---|
| Standard Clementine | 75% |
| Nadorcott | 12% |
| Oronules | 8% |
| Clemenules | 5% |
Pack sizes
- 2 lbs
- 3 lbs
- 5 lbs
- 10 lbs
- 25 lbs
- 35 lbs
- 40 lbs
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s09_market_intelligence.
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