Jordan: Lettuce And Chicory Market 2025

Lettuce And Chicory Market Size in Jordan

The Jordanian lettuce and chicory market soared to $X in 2022, increasing by 296% against the previous year. In general, consumption enjoyed significant growth. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Lettuce And Chicory Production in Jordan

In value terms, lettuce and chicory production soared to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.2% 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 -12.3% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 97% against the previous year. Lettuce and chicory production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of lettuce and chicory in Jordan surged to X tons per ha in 2022, jumping by 33% against the previous year's figure. Overall, the yield continues to indicate a resilient increase. The lettuce and chicory yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat 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, approx. X ha of lettuce and chicory were harvested in Jordan; dropping by -6.5% on the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area continues to indicate a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the harvested area increased by 28% against the previous year. The lettuce and chicory harvested area peaked at X ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Lettuce And Chicory Exports

Exports from Jordan

Lettuce and chicory exports from Jordan shrank notably to X tons in 2022, waning by -91.9% against 2021 figures. Overall, exports continue to indicate a significant curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 26%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, lettuce and chicory exports plummeted to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a abrupt descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 46% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Kuwait (X tons), Saudi Arabia (X tons) and Oman (X tons) were the main destinations of lettuce and chicory exports from Jordan, with a combined 69% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Oman (with a CAGR of -8.5%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest markets for lettuce and chicory exported from Jordan were Kuwait ($X), Saudi Arabia ($X) and Bahrain ($X), with a combined 71% share of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Saudi Arabia, with a CAGR of +1.0%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average lettuce and chicory export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 167% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a strong expansion. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 Bahrain ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Oman ($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 Kuwait (+23.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Lettuce And Chicory Imports

Imports into Jordan

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in supplies from abroad of lettuce and chicory, when their volume increased by 369% to X tons. In general, imports, however, showed a deep slump. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, lettuce and chicory imports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a deep reduction. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Spain (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of lettuce and chicory to Jordan, accounting for a 47% share of total imports. Moreover, lettuce and chicory imports from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Portugal (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Egypt (X tons), with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Spain amounted to +33.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Portugal (+58.4% per year) and Egypt (-15.1% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of lettuce and chicory to Jordan, comprising 54% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Portugal ($X), with an 18% share of total imports. It was followed by Egypt, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Spain amounted to +33.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Portugal (+55.1% per year) and Egypt (-10.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average lettuce and chicory import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 69% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price posted buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by 205% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the price for Saudi Arabia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Lebanon (+39.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform