Jordan: Tomato Puree Market 2025

Tomato Puree Market Size in Jordan

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in the Jordanian tomato puree market, when its value decreased by -24.9% to $X. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2021, and then dropped dramatically in the following year.

Tomato Puree Production in Jordan

In value terms, tomato puree production rose remarkably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% 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 -10.5% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 73% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Tomato Puree Exports

Exports from Jordan

After two years of decline, shipments abroad of tomato puree and paste increased by 27% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 99%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, tomato puree exports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 113%. The exports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Saudi Arabia (X tons), Free Zones (X tons) and Palestine (X tons) were the main destinations of tomato puree exports from Jordan, together comprising 79% of total exports. Qatar, Iraq and Lebanon lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 21%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Qatar (with a CAGR of +74.4%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($X), Free Zones ($X) and Palestine ($X) were the largest markets for tomato puree exported from Jordan worldwide, together accounting for 79% of total exports. Qatar, Iraq and Lebanon lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 21%.

Among the main countries of destination, Qatar, with a CAGR of +66.4%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 tomato puree export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 18% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a modest expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 72%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Lebanon ($X per ton) and Saudi Arabia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Free Zones ($X per ton) and Qatar ($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 the United Arab Emirates (+13.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Tomato Puree Imports

Imports into Jordan

In 2022, imports of tomato puree and paste into Jordan declined dramatically to X tons, falling by -33.1% against the year before. In general, imports, however, recorded notable growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 74% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, tomato puree imports contracted remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated temperate growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 59%. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then shrank notably in the following year.

Imports by Country

Saudi Arabia (X tons), China (X tons) and Egypt (X tons) were the main suppliers of tomato puree imports to Jordan, together accounting for 72% of total imports. Free Zones, Kuwait, Ukraine and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 25%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Kuwait (with a CAGR of +22.3%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($X), China ($X) and Egypt ($X) were the largest tomato puree suppliers to Jordan, together accounting for 72% of total imports. Free Zones, Kuwait, Ukraine and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 25%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Kuwait, with a CAGR of +17.4%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average tomato puree import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 15% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.6%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the average import price increased by 17%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 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 Ukraine ($X per ton) and China ($X per ton), while the price for Kuwait ($X per ton) and Italy ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ukraine (+10.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform