Jordan: Quince Market 2025

Quince Market Size in Jordan

In 2022, the Jordanian quince market decreased by -18.6% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a resilient increase. Quince consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Quince Production in Jordan

In value terms, quince production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded modest growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by 4.1% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of quinces in Jordan declined to X tons per ha in 2022, with a decrease of -2.1% on the previous year. In general, the yield, however, enjoyed pronounced growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the yield increased by 13%. The quince yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2021, and then declined 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.

The quince harvested area in Jordan was estimated at X ha in 2022, remaining stable against 2021. In general, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to quince production reached the maximum in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Quince Exports

Exports from Jordan

Quince exports from Jordan skyrocketed to X tons in 2021, picking up by 423% compared with 2020. In general, exports, however, recorded a abrupt curtailment. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, quince exports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a deep downturn. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Lebanon (X tons) was the main destination for quince exports from Jordan, with a 89% share of total exports. Moreover, quince exports to Lebanon exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Saudi Arabia (X kg), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Lebanon was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Saudi Arabia (0.0% per year) and Bahrain (-72.2% per year).

In value terms, Lebanon ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for quinces exports from Jordan, comprising 94% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Saudi Arabia ($X), with a 2.9% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Lebanon was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Saudi Arabia (0.0% per year) and Bahrain (-79.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average quince export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 32% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a abrupt contraction. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Lebanon ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Saudi Arabia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Syrian Arab Republic (-7.8%).

Quince Imports

Imports into Jordan

In 2022, purchases abroad of quinces decreased by -22% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 212% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, quince imports contracted dramatically to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, showed a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 348% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Greece (X tons) constituted the largest quince supplier to Jordan, with a 84% share of total imports. Moreover, quince imports from Greece exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Lebanon (X tons), sevenfold. Turkey (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 2.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Greece totaled +50.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Lebanon (+28.6% per year) and Turkey (-13.8% per year).

In value terms, Greece ($X) constituted the largest supplier of quinces to Jordan, comprising 84% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Lebanon ($X), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by Turkey, with a 2.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Greece amounted to +53.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Lebanon (+32.4% per year) and Turkey (-11.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average quince import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, approximately mirroring the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.0%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the average import price increased by 43% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from Lebanon ($X per ton) and Greece ($X per ton), while the price for Syrian Arab Republic ($X per ton) and Turkey ($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 (+2.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform