Jordan: Market for Vegetables (Preserved, Frozen) 2025

Market Size for Vegetables (Preserved, Frozen) in Jordan

The Jordanian preserved and frozen vegetable market shrank slightly to $X in 2022, reducing by -3.5% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Overall, consumption, however, showed resilient growth. Preserved and frozen vegetable consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Vegetables (Preserved, Frozen)

Exports from Jordan

In 2022, the amount of vegetables (preserved, frozen) exported from Jordan declined notably to X tons, dropping by -60.4% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 49,478% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, preserved and frozen vegetable exports contracted dramatically to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, posted a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 46,859% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Egypt (X tons), Free Zones (X tons) and Palestine (X tons) were the main destinations of preserved and frozen vegetable exports from Jordan, together accounting for 100% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Free Zones (with a CAGR of +22.5%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest markets for preserved and frozen vegetable exported from Jordan were Free Zones ($X), Egypt ($X) and Palestine ($X), with a combined 99% share of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Free Zones, with a CAGR of +18.7%, 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 mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

The average preserved and frozen vegetable export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 14% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded mild growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 an increase of 192% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Free Zones ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Palestine ($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 Palestine (+2.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Vegetables (Preserved, Frozen)

Imports into Jordan

In 2022, the amount of vegetables (preserved, frozen) imported into Jordan shrank to X tons, with a decrease of -13.4% on the year before. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 36% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, preserved and frozen vegetable imports declined to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, enjoyed a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 41% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Belgium (X tons), Egypt (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main suppliers of preserved and frozen vegetable imports to Jordan, together accounting for 95% of total imports. Germany and France lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 2.8%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Germany (with a CAGR of +24.5%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest preserved and frozen vegetable suppliers to Jordan were Belgium ($X), Egypt ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), with a combined 95% share of total imports. Germany and France lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 2.7%.

Germany, with a CAGR of +28.8%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among 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 preserved and frozen vegetable import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 13% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.6%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average import price increased by 21% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from Egypt ($X per ton) and France ($X per ton), while the price for Belgium ($X per ton) and Germany ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+3.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform