Jordan: Banana And Plantain Market 2025

Banana And Plantain Market Size in Jordan

The Jordanian banana and plantain market shrank to $X in 2022, reducing by -14% against the previous year. In general, consumption continues to indicate a noticeable curtailment. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Banana And Plantain Production in Jordan

In value terms, banana and plantain production declined significantly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the production volume increased by 85%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of bananas and plantains in Jordan dropped slightly to X tons per ha in 2022, waning by -3.3% on the year before. In general, the yield indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +9.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, banana and plantain yield increased by +3.9% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the yield increased by 182%. Over the period under review, the average banana and plantain yield reached the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The banana and plantain harvested area in Jordan reduced slightly to X ha in 2022, waning by -3.8% against 2021 figures. In general, the harvested area recorded a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the harvested area increased by 8.6%. The banana and plantain harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Banana And Plantain Exports

Exports from Jordan

In 2022, banana and plantain exports from Jordan contracted markedly to X tons, waning by -89.9% on 2021 figures. In general, exports faced a abrupt descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by 510% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, banana and plantain exports dropped sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 564%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Lebanon (X tons) was the main destination for banana and plantain exports from Jordan, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Lebanon stood at +3.5%.

In value terms, Lebanon ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for bananas and plantains exports from Jordan.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Lebanon stood at +5.8%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average banana and plantain export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 28% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a mild increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, banana and plantain export price increased by +31.1% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 48%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Lebanon.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Iraq amounted to +3.9% per year.

Banana And Plantain Imports

Imports into Jordan

In 2022, purchases abroad of bananas and plantains decreased by -13.3% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports showed a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 53%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, banana and plantain imports shrank to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 47%. Imports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Ecuador (X tons) constituted the largest banana and plantain supplier to Jordan, with a 74% share of total imports. Moreover, banana and plantain imports from Ecuador exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Lebanon (X tons), fourfold. Egypt (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 4.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Ecuador amounted to +2.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Lebanon (-8.8% per year) and Egypt (+8.5% per year).

In value terms, Ecuador ($X) constituted the largest supplier of bananas and plantains to Jordan, comprising 74% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Lebanon ($X), with a 19% share of total imports. It was followed by Egypt, with a 4.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Ecuador stood at +7.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Lebanon (-8.1% per year) and Egypt (+6.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average banana and plantain import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 5.3% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from Lebanon ($X per ton) and Ecuador ($X per ton), while the price for Egypt ($X per ton) and Saudi Arabia ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ecuador (+4.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform