Jordan: Rabbit Meat Market 2025

Rabbit Meat Market Size in Jordan

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in the Jordanian rabbit meat market, when its value decreased by -22% to $X. Overall, consumption, however, posted a pronounced expansion. Rabbit meat consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Rabbit Meat Production in Jordan

In value terms, rabbit meat production reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a noticeable decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 13% against the previous year. Rabbit meat production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of rabbit or hare meat in Jordan declined to X kg per head in 2022, falling by -7.1% against 2021. Overall, the yield showed a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the yield increased by 217%. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X kg per head. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the average rabbit meat yield remained at a lower figure.

The number of animals slaughtered for rabbit meat production in Jordan contracted modestly to X heads in 2022, with a decrease of -3.8% compared with 2021 figures. This number increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the number of producing animals increased by 14%. Over the period under review, this number reached the peak level at X heads in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Rabbit Meat Exports

Exports from Jordan

In 2022, shipments abroad of rabbit or hare meat decreased by -0.3% to X tons for the first time since 2016, thus ending a five-year rising trend. Overall, exports recorded a abrupt decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 230% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, rabbit meat exports dropped to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 199%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Saudi Arabia (X tons), Qatar (X tons) and the United Arab Emirates (X kg) were the main destinations of rabbit meat exports from Jordan.

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 +13.6%), while the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($X), Qatar ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X) constituted the largest markets for rabbit meat exported from Jordan worldwide.

Qatar, with a CAGR of +7.0%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average rabbit meat export price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -9.3% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a perceptible reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average export price increased by 29% against the previous year. 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.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Saudi Arabia ($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 Bahrain (+10.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Rabbit Meat Imports

Imports into Jordan

Rabbit meat imports into Jordan surged to X tons in 2014, jumping by 920% on the previous year. Overall, imports recorded a significant expansion. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, rabbit meat imports soared to $X in 2014. In general, imports saw a significant expansion. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2014, Egypt (X tons) was the main supplier of rabbit meat to Jordan, accounting for a 95% share of total imports. Moreover, rabbit meat imports from Egypt exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United Arab Emirates (X kg), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2014, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Egypt was relatively modest.

In value terms, Egypt ($X) constituted the largest supplier of rabbit or hare meat to Jordan, comprising 99% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 1% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2014, the average annual growth rate of value from Egypt was relatively modest.

Import Prices by Country

In 2014, the average rabbit meat import price amounted to $X per ton, declining by -44.7% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a dramatic decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the average import price increased by 7.6%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then reduced notably in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2014, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per ton), while the price for the United Arab Emirates totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2014, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+3.3%).

Source: IndexBox Platform