Jordan: Lentil Market 2025

Lentil Market Size in Jordan

The Jordanian lentil market contracted to $X in 2022, which is down by -9.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Lentil consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Lentil Production in Jordan

In value terms, lentil production surged to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production enjoyed resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 289%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average yield of lentils in Jordan stood at X tons per ha, with an increase of 2% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, the yield enjoyed a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 385% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the average lentil 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 total area harvested in terms of lentils production in Jordan reached X ha, growing by 9.1% compared with the year before. Overall, the harvested area, however, showed a abrupt slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the harvested area increased by 102% against the previous year. The lentil harvested area peaked at X ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Lentil Exports

Exports from Jordan

In 2022, lentil exports from Jordan reduced rapidly to X tons, with a decrease of -25.6% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 1,246% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, lentil exports reduced rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, enjoyed a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 1,167%. The exports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Syrian Arab Republic (X tons) was the main destination for lentil exports from Jordan, accounting for a 90% share of total exports. Moreover, lentil exports to Syrian Arab Republic exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Free Zones (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Turkey (X tons), with a 2.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Syrian Arab Republic stood at +24.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Free Zones (+4.4% per year) and Turkey (-0.9% per year).

In value terms, Syrian Arab Republic ($X) remains the key foreign market for lentils exports from Jordan, comprising 89% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Turkey ($X), with a 2.9% share of total exports. It was followed by Free Zones, with a 1.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Syrian Arab Republic amounted to +21.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Turkey (+3.5% per year) and Free Zones (-3.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average lentil export price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -2.1% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by 20%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Syrian Arab Republic ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Free Zones ($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 Turkey (+4.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Lentil Imports

Imports into Jordan

In 2022, approx. X tons of lentils were imported into Jordan; declining by -26% compared with 2021. Overall, imports saw a noticeable decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 36%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, lentil imports reduced modestly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 64% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Canada (X tons) constituted the largest lentil supplier to Jordan, with a 75% share of total imports. Moreover, lentil imports from Canada exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United Arab Emirates (X tons), eightfold. Turkey (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 6.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Canada stood at +4.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+29.4% per year) and Turkey (-11.4% per year).

In value terms, Canada ($X) constituted the largest supplier of lentils to Jordan, comprising 76% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 9.1% share of total imports. It was followed by Turkey, with a 6.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Canada totaled +10.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+42.7% per year) and Turkey (-9.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average lentil import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 31% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, lentil import price increased by +119.7% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average import price increased by 46% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the price for Australia ($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 Arab Emirates (+10.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform