Jordan: Pistachio Market 2025

Pistachio Market Size in Jordan

The Jordanian pistachio market dropped to $X in 2022, falling by -10.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated moderate growth 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 decreased by -37.5% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Pistachio Production in Jordan

In value terms, pistachio production skyrocketed to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production enjoyed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 1,604% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of pistachios in Jordan dropped modestly to X tons per ha in 2022, with a decrease of -3.2% on 2021 figures. In general, the yield indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +5.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, pistachio yield increased by +7.1% against 2017 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 69%. The pistachio yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2021, and then fell modestly in the following year. 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 pistachios production in Jordan rose to X ha, increasing by 3.3% on the previous year. Overall, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a deep downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 6.7%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to pistachio production reached the maximum at X ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Pistachio Exports

Exports from Jordan

Pistachio exports from Jordan shrank sharply to X tons in 2022, declining by -51.1% against the year before. In general, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 227% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, pistachio exports reduced markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 344% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons), Free Zones (X tons) and Saudi Arabia (X tons) were the main destinations of pistachio exports from Jordan, together accounting for 95% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the United Arab Emirates (with a CAGR of +131.0%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Free Zones ($X) remains the key foreign market for pistachios exports from Jordan, comprising 62% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 16% share of total exports. It was followed by Tunisia, with a 9.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Free Zones stood at +7.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+129.7% per year) and Tunisia (-1.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average pistachio export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by -30.5% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, posted a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price increased by 139% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Tunisia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates ($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 Saudi Arabia (+17.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Pistachio Imports

Imports into Jordan

In 2022, pistachio imports into Jordan fell significantly to X tons, with a decrease of -23.7% against the previous year's figure. Overall, imports, however, posted a moderate expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 243%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, pistachio imports reduced remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a measured increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 232% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Syrian Arab Republic (X tons), Iran (X tons) and the United States (X tons) were the main suppliers of pistachio imports to Jordan, together comprising 80% of total imports. Turkey, Afghanistan and Iraq lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 17%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Afghanistan (with a CAGR of +21.7%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Syrian Arab Republic ($X), Iran ($X) and the United States ($X) were the largest pistachio suppliers to Jordan, with a combined 79% share of total imports.

Iran, with a CAGR of +12.6%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average pistachio import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 6.6% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.0%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the average import price increased by 9.5%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per ton), while the price for Iran ($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 (+13.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform