Jordan: Date Market 2024

Date Market Size in Jordan

In 2022, the Jordanian date market was finally on the rise to reach $X after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption showed prominent growth. Date consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Date Production in Jordan

In value terms, date production rose remarkably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of dates in Jordan reduced modestly to X tons per ha in 2022, with a decrease of X% on the previous year's figure. In general, the yield indicated slight 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, date yield increased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X%. The date yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum. 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 dates production in Jordan declined modestly to X ha, stabilizing at the year before. Overall, the total harvested area indicated a buoyant increase 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, date harvested area increased by X% against 2012 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. The date harvested area peaked at X ha in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

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Date Exports

Exports from Jordan

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of dates, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons, and then fell markedly in the following year.

In value terms, date exports fell dramatically to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, enjoyed a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell markedly in the following year.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons) was the main destination for date exports from Jordan, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, date exports to the United Arab Emirates exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Qatar (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the UK (X tons), with an X% share.

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

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X), Qatar ($X) and the UK ($X) constituted the largest markets for date exported from Jordan worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, the UK, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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 date export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a strong increase. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Lebanon ($X per ton) and the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) and Kuwait ($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 Egypt (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Date Imports

Imports into Jordan

Date imports into Jordan contracted significantly to X tons in 2022, waning by X% against the year before. Over the period under review, imports saw a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, date imports fell markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Saudi Arabia (X tons) constituted the largest date supplier to Jordan, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, date imports from Saudi Arabia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United Arab Emirates (X tons), fourfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Saudi Arabia totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (X% per year) and Iraq (X% per year).

In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of dates to Jordan, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Iraq ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Saudi Arabia was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Iraq (X% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average date import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, approximately reflecting the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average import price increased by X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

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

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