Jordan: Grain Market 2025

Grain Market Size in Jordan

The Jordanian grain market rose remarkably to $X in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Grain Production in Jordan

In value terms, grain production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of grain in Jordan fell significantly to X tons per ha in 2022, waning by X% compared with 2021 figures. In general, the yield, however, posted a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the yield increased by X%. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha, and then dropped dramatically in the following year. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the grain harvested area in Jordan soared to X ha, growing by X% against the year before. Overall, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to grain production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Grain Exports

Exports from Jordan

After two years of growth, overseas shipments of grain decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports, however, enjoyed a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, grain exports contracted markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Egypt (X tons) was the main destination for grain exports from Jordan, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, grain exports to Egypt exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Brazil (X tons), twofold. The United Arab Emirates (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Egypt stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Brazil (X% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (X% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for grain exported from Jordan were Egypt ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and Brazil ($X), together comprising X% of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, the United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of X%, 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 grain export price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Egypt ($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 Poland (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Grain Imports

Imports into Jordan

In 2022, the amount of grain imported into Jordan dropped to X tons, waning by X% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, grain imports expanded notably to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a modest expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Romania (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of grain to Jordan, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, grain imports from Romania exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Argentina (X tons), threefold. Australia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Romania amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Argentina (X% per year) and Australia (X% per year).

In value terms, Romania ($X) constituted the largest supplier of grain to Jordan, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Argentina ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by Australia, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Romania amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Argentina (X% per year) and Australia (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average grain import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 United States ($X per ton), while the price for France ($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 (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform