Jordan: Fig Market Overview 2020

Fig Market Size in Jordan

The revenue of the fig market in Jordan amounted to $X in 2018, reducing by -X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2018; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded over the period under review. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2009 when the market value increased by X% against the previous year. Fig consumption peaked at $X in 2017, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Fig Production in Jordan

In value terms, fig production totaled $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. Overall, fig production continues to indicate a notable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when production volume increased by X% against the previous year. In that year, fig production attained its peak level of $X, and then declined slightly in the following year.

In 2018, the average yield of figs in Jordan amounted to X tonne per ha, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the yield indicated a prominent increase from 2007 to 2018: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, fig yield increased by +X% against 2011 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Fig yield peaked in 2018 and is expected to retain its growth in the immediate term. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2018, the fig harvested area in Jordan stood at X ha, lowering by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the fig harvested area continues to indicate an abrupt decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Fig harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2018, harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Fig Exports

Exports from Jordan

In 2018, the fig exports from Jordan stood at X tonnes, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, fig exports continue to indicate a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, fig exports reached their maximum at X tonnes in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2018, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, fig exports totaled $X in 2018. Over the period under review, fig exports continue to indicate buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2012 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, fig exports reached their peak figure at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2018, exports failed to regain their momentum.

Fig Imports

Imports into Jordan

In 2018, the imports of figs into Jordan stood at X tonnes, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, fig imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2009 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. In that year, fig imports attained their peak of X tonnes. From 2010 to 2018, the growth of fig imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, fig imports stood at $X in 2018. In general, fig imports, however, continue to indicate a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2009 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Imports peaked in 2018 and are expected to retain its growth in the near future.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform