Jordan: Vegetable Market 2024

Vegetable Market Size in Jordan

The Jordanian vegetable market expanded remarkably to $X in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated a strong 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, consumption increased by X% against 2019 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Vegetable Production in Jordan

In value terms, vegetable production surged to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated noticeable growth 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 pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average vegetable yield in Jordan reduced to X tons per ha, remaining stable against 2021 figures. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The vegetable yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the yield stood 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 vegetable harvested area in Jordan contracted to X ha, with a decrease of X% on the previous year's figure. In general, the harvested area continues to indicate a perceptible reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to vegetable production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Vegetable Exports

Exports from Jordan

In 2022, overseas shipments of vegetables decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the ninth consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, exports showed a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, vegetable exports reduced remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a abrupt decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Kuwait (X tons), Saudi Arabia (X tons) and the United Arab Emirates (X tons) were the main destinations of vegetable exports from Jordan, with a combined X% share of total exports. Bahrain, Oman, Israel, Qatar, Lebanon, Syrian Arab Republic and Iraq lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Oman (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest markets for vegetable exported from Jordan were Saudi Arabia ($X), Kuwait ($X) and Bahrain ($X), together comprising X% of total exports.

Saudi Arabia, with a CAGR of X%, 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 mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average vegetable export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by X%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Israel ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Oman ($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 Saudi Arabia (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Vegetable Imports

Imports into Jordan

In 2022, imports of vegetables into Jordan declined to X tons, which is down by X% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports recorded a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, vegetable imports contracted rapidly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

France (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Egypt (X tons) were the main suppliers of vegetable imports to Jordan, together comprising X% of total imports. Syrian Arab Republic, China, the UK, Denmark, Lebanon, Palestine, Turkey, Israel and Saudi Arabia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

In value terms, the largest vegetable suppliers to Jordan were Egypt ($X), France ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports. Syrian Arab Republic, China, Lebanon, the UK, Denmark, Palestine, Turkey, Israel and Saudi Arabia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

The UK, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average vegetable import price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, posted a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 an increase of X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform