Jordan: Orange Market 2024

Orange Market Size in Jordan

In 2022, the Jordanian orange market decreased by -9.6% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Orange Production in Jordan

In value terms, orange production soared to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 257% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of oranges in Jordan fell modestly to X tons per ha in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year's figure. Overall, the yield, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the yield increased by 32% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average orange yield attained the peak level 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 oranges were harvested in Jordan; declining by -3.9% compared with the year before. In general, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 8.6%. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha, and then dropped modestly in the following year.

Orange Exports

Exports from Jordan

Orange exports from Jordan reduced rapidly to X tons in 2022, with a decrease of -33% on the year before. Overall, exports showed a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 219%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, orange exports contracted sharply to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a abrupt decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 316%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Oman (X tons) was the main destination for orange exports from Jordan, accounting for a 53% share of total exports. Moreover, orange exports to Oman exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Iraq (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Kuwait (X tons), with a 9.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Oman amounted to +22.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Iraq (-26.7% per year) and Kuwait (+9.7% per year).

In value terms, Oman ($X) remains the key foreign market for oranges exports from Jordan, comprising 53% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Iraq ($X), with an 11% share of total exports. It was followed by Kuwait, with a 9.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Oman stood at +27.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Iraq (-26.7% per year) and Kuwait (+7.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average orange export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by -5.3% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 31%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external 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 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 the United Arab Emirates (+6.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Orange Imports

Imports into Jordan

Orange imports into Jordan contracted sharply to X tons in 2022, declining by -47.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports showed a deep reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 44% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, orange imports shrank rapidly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw a deep downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 26% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Egypt (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of orange to Jordan, with a 74% share of total imports. Moreover, orange imports from Egypt exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Syrian Arab Republic (X tons), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Lebanon (X tons), with a 6.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Egypt stood at -10.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Syrian Arab Republic (0.0% per year) and Lebanon (-9.2% per year).

In value terms, Egypt ($X) constituted the largest supplier of oranges to Jordan, comprising 74% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Syrian Arab Republic ($X), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by Lebanon, with a 6.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Egypt amounted to -7.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Syrian Arab Republic (0.0% per year) and Lebanon (-1.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average orange import price amounted to $X per ton, waning by -1.8% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, orange import price decreased by -12.1% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average import price increased by 39%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from Lebanon ($X per ton) and South Africa ($X per ton), while the price for Morocco ($X per ton) and Egypt ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform