Jordan: Onion And Shallot Market 2024

Onion And Shallot Market Size in Jordan

The Jordanian onion and shallot market declined slightly to $X in 2022, approximately reflecting the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% 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 +4.6% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Onion And Shallot Production in Jordan

In value terms, onion and shallot production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production posted a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by 91% against the previous year. Onion and shallot production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average yield of onions and shallots in Jordan shrank to X tons per ha, remaining stable against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the yield indicated temperate growth from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, onion and shallot yield increased by +25.5% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the yield increased by 51%. The onion and shallot yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum. 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 onions and shallots in Jordan expanded significantly to X ha, surging by 11% against the year before. Over the period under review, the harvested area recorded a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 67% against the previous year. The onion and shallot harvested area peaked at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Onion And Shallot Exports

Exports from Jordan

In 2022, exports of onions and shallots from Jordan amounted to X tons, flattening at 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a deep setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 437%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, onion and shallot exports reached $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 301%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Qatar (X tons), Bahrain (X tons) and Saudi Arabia (X tons) were the main destinations of onion and shallot exports from Jordan, with a combined 89% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Bahrain (with a CAGR of +97.3%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for onion and shallot exported from Jordan were Qatar ($X), Bahrain ($X) and Saudi Arabia ($X), together comprising 89% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Bahrain, with a CAGR of +84.6%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average onion and shallot export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 7.4% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 an increase of 67% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Oman ($X per ton) and Lebanon ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Kuwait ($X per ton) and Qatar ($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 Lebanon (+7.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Onion And Shallot Imports

Imports into Jordan

For the fourth consecutive year, Jordan recorded decline in overseas purchases of onions and shallots, which decreased by 0% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports recorded a dramatic contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 213% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, onion and shallot imports stood at $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a sharp descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 299% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons) and Palestine (X tons) were the main suppliers of onion and shallot imports to Jordan.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of -1.2%).

In value terms, the largest onion and shallot suppliers to Jordan were the Netherlands ($X) and Palestine ($X).

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of +5.2%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

The average onion and shallot import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Overall, the import price enjoyed noticeable growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the average import price increased by 60% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Palestine amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Yemen (+9.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform