Jordan: Unmanufactured Tobacco Market 2025

Unmanufactured Tobacco Market Size in Jordan

The Jordanian unmanufactured tobacco market contracted notably to $X in 2022, waning by -15% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, posted a prominent increase. Unmanufactured tobacco consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Unmanufactured Tobacco Production in Jordan

In value terms, unmanufactured tobacco production expanded rapidly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, posted a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the production volume increased by 703%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of tobacco (unmanufactured) in Jordan dropped to X tons per ha in 2022, waning by -9.1% against the year before. In general, the yield, however, continues to indicate a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the yield increased by 372% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the average unmanufactured tobacco yield remained at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the unmanufactured tobacco harvested area in Jordan totaled X ha, picking up by 3.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area saw prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the harvested area increased by 100% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to unmanufactured tobacco production attained the maximum at X ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Unmanufactured Tobacco Exports

Exports from Jordan

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of tobacco (unmanufactured), when their volume decreased by -47.9% to X tons. In general, exports, however, showed a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 1,000% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, unmanufactured tobacco exports contracted rapidly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 746%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Egypt (X tons) were the main destinations of unmanufactured tobacco exports from Jordan, with a combined 70% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Egypt (with a CAGR of +32.9%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Egypt ($X) and Free Zones ($X) constituted the largest markets for unmanufactured tobacco exported from Jordan worldwide, with a combined 71% share of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Egypt, with a CAGR of +15.5%, saw 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

In 2022, the average unmanufactured tobacco export price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -11.1% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average export price increased by 77%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Iraq ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($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 Bulgaria (+335.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Unmanufactured Tobacco Imports

Imports into Jordan

In 2022, unmanufactured tobacco imports into Jordan contracted to X tons, waning by -12.8% compared with the previous year. In general, imports, however, showed a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 63%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, unmanufactured tobacco imports declined dramatically to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by -35.1% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 82%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

France (X tons), Malawi (X tons) and Brazil (X tons) were the main suppliers of unmanufactured tobacco imports to Jordan, with a combined 71% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Malawi (with a CAGR of +33.1%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest unmanufactured tobacco suppliers to Jordan were France ($X), Malawi ($X) and Brazil ($X), with a combined 73% share of total imports. Italy, Poland, Mozambique, India, China and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 21%.

China, with a CAGR of +42.0%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average unmanufactured tobacco import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by -8.2% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a noticeable slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 11%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Malawi ($X per ton), while the price for China ($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 (+7.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform