Jordan: Date Market 2025

Date Market Size in Jordan

The Jordanian date market expanded sharply to $X in 2022, with an increase of 5.2% against the previous year. In general, consumption enjoyed a tangible increase. Date consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Date Production in Jordan

In value terms, date production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 113%. Date production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of dates in Jordan reached X tons per ha in 2022, leveling off at the year before. Over the period under review, the yield indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2022: its figure 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, date yield increased by +2.0% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the yield increased by 72%. The date yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2016; however, from 2017 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, approx. X ha of dates were harvested in Jordan; approximately equating 2021 figures. Overall, the total harvested area indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +5.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, date harvested area decreased by +1.0% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the harvested area increased by 20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to date production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Date Exports

Exports from Jordan

After two years of growth, shipments abroad of dates decreased by -51% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 82% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then contracted markedly in the following year.

In value terms, date exports reduced dramatically to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 54%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then declined significantly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Qatar (X tons), the UK (X tons) and Morocco (X tons) were the main destinations of date exports from Jordan, with a combined 42% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the UK (with a CAGR of +82.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for date exported from Jordan were Qatar ($X), the UK ($X) and Morocco ($X), together accounting for 42% of total exports. Kuwait, the Netherlands, Lebanon, France, the United States, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Palestine and Bahrain lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 45%.

The United States, with a CAGR of +87.1%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among 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

The average date export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 45% against the previous year. In general, the export price posted prominent growth. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were the Netherlands ($X per ton) and Lebanon ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Kuwait ($X per ton) and Qatar ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Egypt (+18.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Date Imports

Imports into Jordan

Date imports into Jordan contracted notably to X tons in 2022, declining by -49.3% against the previous year's figure. Overall, imports showed a deep downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 47% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, date imports expanded rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 64% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Saudi Arabia (X tons) constituted the largest date supplier to Jordan, accounting for a 83% share of total imports. Moreover, date imports from Saudi Arabia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Iraq (X tons), fivefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Saudi Arabia amounted to -3.7%.

In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of dates to Jordan, comprising 83% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Iraq ($X), with a 16% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Saudi Arabia was relatively modest.

Import Prices by Country

The average date import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 112% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, import price reached 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 country with the highest price was Iraq ($X per ton), while the price for Saudi Arabia totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Iraq (+15.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform