Jordan: Sour Cherry Market 2025

Sour Cherry Market Size in Jordan

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in the Jordanian sour cherry market, when its value decreased by -5.4% to $X. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate significant growth. Sour cherry consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Sour Cherry Production in Jordan

In value terms, sour cherry production reduced slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by 24% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average sour cherry yield in Jordan amounted to less than X kg per ha, flattening at the year before. In general, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The sour cherry harvested area in Jordan amounted to less than X ha in 2022, flattening at the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the harvested area saw a relatively flat trend pattern.

Sour Cherry Exports

Exports from Jordan

In 2022, after three years of decline, there was decline in shipments abroad of sour cherries, when their volume decreased by 0% to X tons. Over the period under review, exports posted prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 491%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sour cherry exports amounted to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by 590% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Qatar (X tons) was the main destination for sour cherry exports from Jordan, with a 81% share of total exports. Moreover, sour cherry exports to Qatar exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Kuwait (X kg), sevenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Qatar stood at +42.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Kuwait (+14.0% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (+6.3% per year).

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Qatar totaled +61.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Kuwait (+18.7% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (+10.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sour cherry export price amounted to $X per ton, remaining constant against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price enjoyed a mild expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 an increase of 17%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Qatar ($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 Qatar (+13.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sour Cherry Imports

Imports into Jordan

In 2022, after seven years of growth, there was decline in overseas purchases of sour cherries, when their volume decreased by -4.9% to X tons. Overall, imports, however, recorded significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 862%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, sour cherry imports declined slightly to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 510% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Lebanon (X tons) was the main sour cherry supplier to Jordan, with a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Lebanon stood at +33.5%.

In value terms, Lebanon ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sour cherries to Jordan.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Lebanon totaled +31.0%.

Import Prices by Country

The average sour cherry import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a slight shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 18%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Lebanon.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Syrian Arab Republic amounted to +5.7% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform