Jordan: Fig Market 2025

Fig Market Size in Jordan

In 2022, the Jordanian fig market increased by 1.5% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. In general, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Fig consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Fig Production in Jordan

In value terms, fig production expanded to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 13%. Fig production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average fig yield in Jordan stood at X tons per ha, standing approx. at the previous year's figure. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average fig yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022. 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 figs were harvested in Jordan; leveling off at the previous year's figure. Overall, the harvested area saw a deep slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 1.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to fig production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

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Exports from Jordan

In 2022, the amount of figs exported from Jordan rose rapidly to X tons, growing by 9.2% compared with 2021 figures. Overall, exports recorded significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 976%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, fig exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 724% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Free Zones (X tons), Saudi Arabia (X tons) and Bahrain (X tons) were the main destinations of fig exports from Jordan, with a combined 70% share of total exports. Kuwait, Turkey and Qatar lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 29%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Qatar (with a CAGR of +57.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for fig exported from Jordan were Free Zones ($X), Saudi Arabia ($X) and Bahrain ($X), with a combined 70% share of total exports. Kuwait, Turkey and Qatar lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 29%.

Among the main countries of destination, Qatar, with a CAGR of +57.9%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, 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 fig export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 6.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 147%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Bahrain ($X per ton) and Saudi Arabia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Free Zones ($X per ton) and Qatar ($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 Kuwait (+10.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Imports into Jordan

In 2022, overseas purchases of figs increased by 4.7% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 111%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, fig imports reached $X in 2022. In general, imports posted a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 150% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Turkey (X tons) was the main fig supplier to Jordan, with a 98% share of total imports. It was followed by Spain (X tons), with a 2.2% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Turkey stood at +47.7%.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) constituted the largest supplier of figs to Jordan, comprising 98% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Spain ($X), with a 2.2% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Turkey amounted to +32.5%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average fig import price amounted to $X per ton, flattening at the previous year. In general, the import price enjoyed a tangible expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 45% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per ton), while the price for Spain totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+12.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform