Jordan: Cabbage Market 2025

Cabbage Market Size in Jordan

The Jordanian cabbage market soared to $X in 2022, increasing by 18% against the previous year. Overall, consumption recorded a resilient expansion. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Cabbage Production in Jordan

In value terms, cabbage production surged to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by 460% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of cabbage and other brassicas in Jordan fell to X tons per ha, leveling off at the year before. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 29%. Over the period under review, the average cabbage yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of cabbage and other brassicas production in Jordan amounted to X ha, with an increase of 7.4% compared with 2021. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the harvested area increased by 115%. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the cabbage harvested area remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Cabbage Exports

Exports from Jordan

In 2022, shipments abroad of cabbage and other brassicas decreased by -8.8% to X tons, falling for the third year in a row after two years of growth. In general, exports recorded a deep reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 74% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cabbage exports expanded sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a abrupt curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 133% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons), Kuwait (X tons) and Oman (X tons) were the main destinations of cabbage exports from Jordan, with a combined 87% share of total exports. Bahrain, Israel, Qatar and Saudi Arabia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 13%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Israel (with a CAGR of +20.4%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X), Kuwait ($X) and Bahrain ($X) were the largest markets for cabbage exported from Jordan worldwide, together accounting for 80% of total exports. Israel, Qatar, Oman and Saudi Arabia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 20%.

Israel, with a CAGR of +15.8%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cabbage export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +6.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, cabbage export price increased by +84.4% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the average export price increased by 34%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Saudi Arabia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Oman ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Bahrain (+18.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cabbage Imports

Imports into Jordan

In 2022, overseas purchases of cabbage and other brassicas increased by 979% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after four years of decline. Over the period under review, imports saw a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 1,599% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, cabbage imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate significant growth. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Portugal (X tons) and Morocco (X tons) were the main suppliers of cabbage imports to Jordan, together comprising 98% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Portugal (with a CAGR of +4,390.5%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cabbage and other brassicas to Jordan, comprising 86% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Portugal ($X), with an 11% share of total imports. It was followed by Spain, with a 1.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the Netherlands amounted to +94.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Portugal (+1,291.6% per year) and Spain (+87.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cabbage import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 376%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Morocco ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+0.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform