Jordan: Onion And Shallot Market 2024

Onion And Shallot Market Size in Jordan

The Jordanian onion and shallot market contracted slightly to $X in 2022, approximately mirroring the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated tangible 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, consumption increased by X% against 2020 indices. Onion and shallot consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Onion And Shallot Production in Jordan

In value terms, onion and shallot production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by X%. Onion and shallot production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of onion and shallot in Jordan rose markedly to X tons per ha in 2022, with an increase of X% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the yield indicated pronounced 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, onion and shallot yield increased by X% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the yield increased by X%. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the average onion and shallot yield remained 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, approx. X ha of onion and shallot were harvested in Jordan; increasing by X% on the previous year's figure. In general, the harvested area continues to indicate a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to onion and shallot production attained the maximum at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Onion And Shallot Exports

Exports from Jordan

In 2022, approx. X tons of onion and shallot were exported from Jordan; increasing by X% against the previous year's figure. In general, exports, however, saw a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, onion and shallot exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a deep slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Qatar (X tons), Bahrain (X tons) and Saudi Arabia (X tons) were the main destinations of onion and shallot exports from Jordan, with a combined X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Bahrain (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for onion and shallot exported from Jordan were Qatar ($X), Bahrain ($X) and Saudi Arabia ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports.

Bahrain, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average onion and shallot export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Oman ($X per ton) and Lebanon ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Kuwait ($X per ton) and Qatar ($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 Lebanon (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Onion And Shallot Imports

Imports into Jordan

In 2022, approx. X tons of onion and shallot were imported into Jordan; almost unchanged from the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports faced a sharp curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, onion and shallot imports totaled $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a precipitous slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons) and Palestine (X tons) were the main suppliers of onion and shallot imports to Jordan.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of X%).

In value terms, the largest onion and shallot suppliers to Jordan were the Netherlands ($X) and Palestine ($X).

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

The average onion and shallot import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, approximately reflecting the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price enjoyed a pronounced increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Palestine totaled $X per ton.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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