Jordan: Grape Market 2024

Grape Market Size in Jordan

The Jordanian grape market dropped modestly to $X in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +5.3% against 2020 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Grape Production in Jordan

In value terms, grape production dropped modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by +4.8% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the production volume increased by 71%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average grape yield in Jordan contracted modestly to X tons per ha, declining by -2.7% against the year before. Overall, the yield, however, recorded a temperate increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the yield increased by 79% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average grape yield attained the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the yield remained at a 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, the harvested area of grapes in Jordan reached X ha, remaining stable against the previous year. Overall, the harvested area, however, saw a noticeable reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 3.7%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to grape production attained the maximum at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Grape Exports

Exports from Jordan

After four years of growth, shipments abroad of grapes decreased by -78.3% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports showed a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 139%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons, and then reduced sharply in the following year.

In value terms, grape exports fell significantly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a abrupt descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 150%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then shrank markedly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Saudi Arabia (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons) and Bahrain (X tons) were the main destinations of grape exports from Jordan, with a combined 66% share of total exports. Iraq, Oman, Kuwait and Lebanon lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 33%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Lebanon (with a CAGR of +34.0%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($X) remains the key foreign market for grapes exports from Jordan, comprising 40% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Bahrain ($X), with a 12% share of total exports. It was followed by Iraq, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Saudi Arabia stood at -10.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Bahrain (-5.4% per year) and Iraq (+7.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average grape export price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -14.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 an increase of 37%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Oman ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates ($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 Iraq (+7.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Grape Imports

Imports into Jordan

In 2022, the amount of grapes imported into Jordan shrank remarkably to X tons, which is down by -21.2% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted a pronounced increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 645% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, grape imports fell notably to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 479%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Lebanon (X tons) constituted the largest grape supplier to Jordan, with a 87% share of total imports. Moreover, grape imports from Lebanon exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Greece (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by India (X tons), with a 3.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Lebanon amounted to +21.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Greece (+40.9% per year) and India (+8.2% per year).

In value terms, Lebanon ($X) constituted the largest supplier of grapes to Jordan, comprising 87% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Greece ($X), with a 4.8% share of total imports. It was followed by India, with a 3.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Lebanon totaled +38.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Greece (+47.2% per year) and India (+14.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average grape import price amounted to $X per ton, remaining constant against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price enjoyed resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 55%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from India ($X per ton) and Lebanon ($X per ton), while the price for Italy ($X per ton) and Chile ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Lebanon (+13.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform