Jordan: Vegetable Market 2024

Vegetable Market Size in Jordan

In 2023, the Jordanian vegetable market decreased by X% to $X for the first time since 2020, thus ending a two-year rising trend. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Vegetable consumption peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2023, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Vegetable Production in Jordan

In value terms, vegetable production totaled $X in 2023 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. Vegetable production peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2023, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2023, the average vegetable yield in Jordan reached X tons per ha, picking up by X% on the year before. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of the average vegetable 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 2023, approx. X ha of vegetables were harvested in Jordan; waning by X% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, the harvested area showed a noticeable descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 with an increase of X%. The vegetable harvested area peaked at X ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Vegetable Exports

Exports from Jordan

In 2023, exports of vegetables from Jordan soared to X tons, increasing by X% against 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced decline. The exports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, vegetable exports surged to $X in 2023. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Israel (X tons) was the main destination for vegetable exports from Jordan, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, vegetable exports to Israel exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Saudi Arabia (X tons), more than tenfold. Greece (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Israel stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Saudi Arabia (X% per year) and Greece (X% per year).

In value terms, Israel ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for vegetables exports from Jordan, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Kuwait ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Saudi Arabia, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value to Israel amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Kuwait (X% per year) and Saudi Arabia (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average vegetable export price stood at $X per ton in 2023, dropping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2022 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then fell notably in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Saudi Arabia (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Vegetable Imports

Imports into Jordan

In 2023, after six years of decline, there was significant growth in supplies from abroad of vegetables, when their volume increased by X% to X tons. Overall, imports, however, saw a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, vegetable imports rose markedly to $X in 2023. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Egypt (X tons), Russia (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main suppliers of vegetable imports to Jordan, with a combined X% share of total imports. Turkey, Australia, Syrian Arab Republic, Argentina, Canada, Spain, the United Arab Emirates, Mexico, the United States and Lebanon lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Spain (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Egypt ($X), Russia ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) were the largest vegetable suppliers to Jordan, with a combined X% share of total imports. Turkey, Syrian Arab Republic, Spain, Argentina, Australia, Canada, the United Arab Emirates, Mexico, the United States and Lebanon lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Spain, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the average vegetable import price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, vegetable import price increased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2022, and then reduced in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2023, 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