Jordan: Cement Market 2025

Cement Market Size in Jordan

The Jordanian cement market expanded slightly to $X in 2022, rising by 3.7% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Cement Production in Jordan

In value terms, cement production rose to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 32% against the previous year. Cement production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Cement Exports

Exports from Jordan

In 2022, the amount of cement exported from Jordan dropped to X tons, with a decrease of -7.8% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when exports increased by 1,091% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cement exports rose remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 770% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Palestine (X tons) was the main destination for cement exports from Jordan, accounting for a 97% share of total exports. It was followed by Syrian Arab Republic (X tons), with a 1.6% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Palestine totaled +29.7%.

In value terms, Palestine ($X) remains the key foreign market for cement exports from Jordan, comprising 95% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Syrian Arab Republic ($X), with a 3% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Palestine stood at +33.4%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cement export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, cement export price increased by +38.4% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 29% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Syrian Arab Republic ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Palestine amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Syrian Arab Republic (+10.1%).

Cement Imports

Imports into Jordan

In 2022, cement imports into Jordan declined markedly to X tons, with a decrease of -93.4% compared with 2021. Overall, imports showed a significant decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 265% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cement imports dropped dramatically to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a dramatic descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 125%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Saudi Arabia (X tons) constituted the largest cement supplier to Jordan, accounting for a 71% share of total imports. Moreover, cement imports from Saudi Arabia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X tons), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Egypt (X tons), with a 7.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Saudi Arabia amounted to -21.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+19.5% per year) and Egypt (-43.7% per year).

In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cement to Jordan, comprising 71% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($X), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by Egypt, with an 8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Saudi Arabia amounted to -16.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+18.6% per year) and Egypt (-41.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cement import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 85% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, cement import price increased by +126.0% against 2020 indices. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Free Zones (+27.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform