Jordan: Market for Plastic Tableware And Kitchenware 2024

Market Size for Plastic Tableware And Kitchenware in Jordan

The Jordanian plastic tableware and kitchenware market was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2022, after three years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption showed a slight shrinkage. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Production of Plastic Tableware And Kitchenware in Jordan

In value terms, plastic tableware and kitchenware production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a slight decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the production volume increased by 107%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Plastic Tableware And Kitchenware

Exports from Jordan

In 2022, approx. X tons of plastic tableware and kitchenware were exported from Jordan; falling by -14.1% against 2021. Overall, exports showed a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 44%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, plastic tableware and kitchenware exports contracted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a abrupt setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 46%. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Palestine (X tons), Saudi Arabia (X tons) and Iraq (X tons) were the main destinations of plastic tableware and kitchenware exports from Jordan, with a combined 81% share of total exports. Egypt, Lebanon, Qatar, Free Zones, the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 15%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Qatar (with a CAGR of +53.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for plastic tableware and kitchenware exported from Jordan were Palestine ($X), Saudi Arabia ($X) and Iraq ($X), together accounting for 81% of total exports. Egypt, Lebanon, Qatar, Free Zones, the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 15%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Egypt, with a CAGR of +69.6%, saw the highest growth rate of 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 plastic tableware and kitchenware export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 14% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by 71% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Kuwait ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates ($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 Egypt (+22.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Plastic Tableware And Kitchenware

Imports into Jordan

In 2022, supplies from abroad of plastic tableware and kitchenware increased by 3.3% to X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a four-year declining trend. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 60%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, plastic tableware and kitchenware imports rose modestly to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 44%. Imports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest plastic tableware and kitchenware supplier to Jordan, with a 38% share of total imports. Moreover, plastic tableware and kitchenware imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Turkey (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Saudi Arabia (X tons), with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China totaled -4.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (+21.8% per year) and Saudi Arabia (-12.1% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of plastic tableware and kitchenware to Jordan, comprising 38% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Turkey ($X), with a 16% share of total imports. It was followed by Saudi Arabia, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China totaled +8.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (+31.2% per year) and Saudi Arabia (-0.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average plastic tableware and kitchenware import price amounted to $X per ton, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 67%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) and Lebanon ($X per ton), while the price for Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per ton) and Saudi Arabia ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+14.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform