Jordan: Apricot Market 2024

Apricot Market Size in Jordan

The Jordanian apricot market expanded markedly to $X in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, consumption recorded a prominent expansion. Apricot consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Apricot Production in Jordan

In value terms, apricot production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a resilient 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 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Apricot production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of apricots in Jordan declined to X tons per ha in 2022, waning by X% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, the yield indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2022: its figure 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, apricot yield increased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average apricot yield reached the peak level at X tons per ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the yield remained at a 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 total area harvested in terms of apricots production in Jordan stood at X ha, flattening at 2021. Over the period under review, the harvested area continues to indicate a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The apricot harvested area peaked at X ha in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Apricot Exports

Exports from Jordan

In 2022, the amount of apricots exported from Jordan dropped remarkably to X tons, waning by X% compared with the year before. Overall, exports, however, saw a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons, and then contracted remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, apricot exports reduced rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, saw buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then fell remarkably in the following year.

Exports by Country

Saudi Arabia (X tons) was the main destination for apricot exports from Jordan, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, apricot exports to Saudi Arabia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United Arab Emirates (X tons), tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Kuwait (X tons), with a X% share.

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

In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($X) remains the key foreign market for apricots exports from Jordan, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Kuwait ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Oman, 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: Kuwait (X% per year) and Oman (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average apricot export price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a noticeable descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Oman ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates ($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 Syrian Arab Republic (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Apricot Imports

Imports into Jordan

In 2019, purchases abroad of apricots decreased by X% to X kg, falling for the third year in a row after three years of decline. Over the period under review, imports faced a dramatic decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2019, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, apricot imports totaled $X in 2019. In general, imports faced a dramatic curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2019, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2019, Syrian Arab Republic (X kg) constituted the largest apricot supplier to Jordan, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, apricot imports from Syrian Arab Republic exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, South Africa (X kg), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the United Arab Emirates (X kg), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of volume from Syrian Arab Republic totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Africa (X% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (X% per year).

In value terms, Syrian Arab Republic ($X) constituted the largest supplier of apricots to Jordan, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by South Africa ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Lebanon, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Syrian Arab Republic amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Africa (X% per year) and Lebanon (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2019, the average apricot import price amounted to $X per ton, remaining stable against the previous year. Overall, the import price posted a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average import price increased by X%. The import price peaked in 2019 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 South Africa ($X per ton), while the price for Syrian Arab Republic ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Lebanon (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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