Jordan: Lemon And Lime Market 2025

Lemon And Lime Market Size in Jordan

The Jordanian lemon and lime market declined significantly to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -20.9% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -27.4% against 2017 indices. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Lemon And Lime Production in Jordan

In value terms, lemon and lime production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.3% 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 +4.1% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by 23% against the previous year. Lemon and lime production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of lemons and limes in Jordan reached X tons per ha in 2022, remaining constant against the previous year's figure. In general, the yield, however, recorded a slight slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 26%. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the average lemon and lime 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.

The lemon and lime harvested area in Jordan expanded to X ha in 2022, increasing by 2.8% compared with the previous year's figure. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 31%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to lemon and lime production reached the maximum at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Lemon And Lime Exports

Exports from Jordan

In 2022, the amount of lemons and limes exported from Jordan declined significantly to X tons, reducing by -27% compared with the year before. Overall, exports recorded a precipitous decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 245% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, lemon and lime exports declined significantly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports faced a dramatic decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 270% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons) was the main destination for lemon and lime exports from Jordan, with a 39% share of total exports. Moreover, lemon and lime exports to the United Arab Emirates exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Qatar (X tons), twofold. Bahrain (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United Arab Emirates totaled -7.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Qatar (-13.8% per year) and Bahrain (-15.9% per year).

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for lemons and limes exports from Jordan, comprising 39% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Qatar ($X), with a 17% share of total exports. It was followed by Bahrain, with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United Arab Emirates was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Qatar (-13.7% per year) and Bahrain (-15.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average lemon and lime export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 5.1% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a mild expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, lemon and lime export price increased by +22.0% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the average export price increased by 43% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Oman ($X per ton) and Iraq ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) and Qatar ($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 Oman (+7.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Lemon And Lime Imports

Imports into Jordan

In 2022, supplies from abroad of lemons and limes decreased by -60.8% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, imports showed a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 44%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, lemon and lime imports shrank markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a pronounced slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 79% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Egypt (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of lemon and lime to Jordan, with a 64% share of total imports. Moreover, lemon and lime imports from Egypt exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, South Africa (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Lebanon (X tons), with a 4.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Egypt stood at -2.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Africa (-5.9% per year) and Lebanon (-1.7% per year).

In value terms, Egypt ($X) constituted the largest supplier of lemons and limes to Jordan, comprising 64% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by South Africa ($X), with a 27% share of total imports. It was followed by Lebanon, with a 4.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Egypt was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Africa (-3.7% per year) and Lebanon (+6.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average lemon and lime import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 7.8% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, lemon and lime import price increased by +63.4% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 57%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure 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 countries with the highest prices were Argentina ($X per ton) and South Africa ($X per ton), while the price for Palestine ($X per ton) and Egypt ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (+8.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform