Jordan: Leek Market 2025

Leek Market Size in Jordan

After six years of growth, the Jordanian leek market decreased by -0.7% to $X in 2022. In general, consumption, however, showed notable growth. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Leek Production in Jordan

In value terms, leek production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -0.1% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 26% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables in Jordan was estimated at less than X kg per ha in 2022, approximately equating 2021. Overall, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables production in Jordan stood at less than X ha, approximately mirroring the year before. Over the period under review, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern.

Leek Exports

Exports from Jordan

After six years of decline, overseas shipments of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables increased by 14% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a deep setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 467%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, leek exports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed a pronounced reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 265%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Qatar (X tons) was the main destination for leek exports from Jordan, accounting for a 81% share of total exports. Moreover, leek exports to Qatar exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Russia (X tons), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates (X kg), with a 2.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Qatar totaled -2.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Russia (+23.6% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (+22.1% per year).

In value terms, Qatar ($X) remains the key foreign market for leeks and other alliaceous vegetables exports from Jordan, comprising 78% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Russia ($X), with a 21% share of total exports. It was followed by Kuwait, with a 0.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Qatar was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Russia (+22.3% per year) and Kuwait (-34.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average leek export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a measured expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 61%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates ($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 Qatar (+1.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Leek Imports

Imports into Jordan

After four years of decline, overseas purchases of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables increased by 92% to X kg in 2022. Overall, imports, however, saw a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 531% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, leek imports soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, recorded a deep setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 321% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Spain (X kg) was the main supplier of leek to Jordan, accounting for a 98% share of total imports. It was followed by the Netherlands (X kg), with a 0.6% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Spain amounted to -19.0%.

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables to Jordan, comprising 99% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a 0.3% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Spain totaled -13.5%.

Import Prices by Country

The average leek import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 7.9% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 136%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the average 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 Spain ($X per ton), while the price for the Netherlands totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+6.8%).

Source: IndexBox Platform