Jordan: Market for Citrus Fruit Jams, Marmalades, Jellies, Purees or Pastes 2024

Market Size for Citrus Fruit Jams, Marmalades, Jellies, Purees or Pastes in Jordan

The Jordanian market for citrus fruit jams, marmalades, jellies, purees or pastes reduced slightly to $X in 2022, waning by -1.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed strong growth. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Production of Citrus Fruit Jams, Marmalades, Jellies, Purees or Pastes in Jordan

In value terms, citrus fruit jams and marmalades production expanded modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a resilient increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 64%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Citrus Fruit Jams, Marmalades, Jellies, Purees or Pastes

Exports from Jordan

In 2022, approx. X tons of citrus fruit jams, marmalades, jellies, purees or pastes were exported from Jordan; with a decrease of -14.5% compared with 2021 figures. In general, exports, however, saw a mild expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 228% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, citrus fruit jams and marmalades exports contracted significantly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a modest expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 368% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons) was the main destination for citrus fruit jams and marmalades exports from Jordan, accounting for a 52% share of total exports. Moreover, citrus fruit jams and marmalades exports to the United Arab Emirates exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X tons), fourfold. Yemen (X kg) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 6.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United Arab Emirates amounted to +14.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+30.1% per year) and Yemen (-14.2% per year).

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for citrus fruit jams, marmalades, jellies, purees or pastes exports from Jordan, comprising 44% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 17% share of total exports. It was followed by Kuwait, with a 4.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the United Arab Emirates amounted to +15.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+36.6% per year) and Kuwait (-17.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for citrus fruit jams, marmalades, jellies, purees or pastes amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -7.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by 50%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Kuwait ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Yemen ($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 Hungary (+20.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Citrus Fruit Jams, Marmalades, Jellies, Purees or Pastes

Imports into Jordan

In 2022, overseas purchases of citrus fruit jams, marmalades, jellies, purees or pastes decreased by -30.6% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. Overall, imports, however, posted significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 2,190%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, citrus fruit jams and marmalades imports reduced markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by 1,451%. Imports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Egypt (X tons) was the main supplier of citrus fruit jams and marmalades to Jordan, accounting for a 90% share of total imports. Moreover, citrus fruit jams and marmalades imports from Egypt exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, France (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the United States (X tons), with a 2.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Egypt stood at +32.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (+97.1% per year) and the United States (+46.3% per year).

In value terms, Egypt ($X) constituted the largest supplier of citrus fruit jams, marmalades, jellies, purees or pastes to Jordan, comprising 88% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the UK ($X), with a 3.5% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with a 3.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Egypt amounted to +37.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the UK (+63.0% per year) and France (+85.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for citrus fruit jams, marmalades, jellies, purees or pastes stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by -5.3% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +4.0%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the average import price increased by 48% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the price for France ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+6.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform