Jordan: Spice Market 2025

Spice Market Size in Jordan

The Jordanian spice market rose notably to $X in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a buoyant expansion. Spice consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Spice Production in Jordan

In value terms, spice production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of spices in Jordan amounted to less than X kg per ha in 2022, stabilizing at 2021 figures. 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.

In 2022, the harvested area of spices in Jordan was estimated at less than X ha, remaining relatively unchanged against the year before. In general, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern.

Spice Exports

Exports from Jordan

For the third year in a row, Jordan recorded decline in shipments abroad of spices, which decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a pronounced curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, spice exports declined remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then dropped rapidly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Saudi Arabia (X tons) was the main destination for spice exports from Jordan, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, spice exports to Saudi Arabia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United Arab Emirates (X tons), threefold. Free Zones (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Saudi Arabia amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (X% per year) and Free Zones (X% per year).

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Saudi Arabia stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Free Zones (X% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average spice export price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Free Zones ($X per ton) and Saudi Arabia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Kuwait ($X per ton) and Australia ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Saudi Arabia (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Spice Imports

Imports into Jordan

In 2022, the amount of spices imported into Jordan reduced remarkably to X tons, dropping by X% on 2021. In general, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, spice imports fell to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Imports by Country

Guatemala (X tons), India (X tons) and Syrian Arab Republic (X tons) were the main suppliers of spice imports to Jordan, together accounting for X% of total imports. China, Vietnam, Turkey, Egypt, the United States, Brazil, Palestine and the United Arab Emirates lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Brazil (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Guatemala ($X) constituted the largest supplier of spices to Jordan, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by India ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Syrian Arab Republic, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Guatemala amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (X% per year) and Syrian Arab Republic (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average spice import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price enjoyed a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Guatemala ($X per ton), while the price for Syrian Arab Republic ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform