Jordan: Vegetable Market 2024

Vegetable Market Size in Jordan

After two years of growth, the Jordanian vegetable market decreased by X% to $X in 2023. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2023, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Vegetable Production in Jordan

In value terms, vegetable production expanded modestly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2023, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2023, the average vegetable yield in Jordan rose slightly to X tons per ha, with an increase of X% against the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. 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 reached 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, the harvested area of vegetables in Jordan shrank to X ha, declining by X% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the harvested area recorded a pronounced slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2022 when the harvested area increased by X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to vegetable production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Vegetable Exports

Exports from Jordan

Vegetable exports from Jordan surged to X tons in 2023, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, exports, however, recorded a noticeable slump. The exports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, vegetable exports skyrocketed to $X in 2023. Overall, exports, however, recorded a perceptible decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. 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, accounting for 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. The third position in this ranking was taken by Greece (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Israel totaled 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 rate of growth in terms of value to Israel stood at 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, which is down by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 an increase of X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then shrank rapidly 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, overseas purchases of vegetables were finally on the rise to reach X tons after six years of decline. Overall, imports, however, recorded a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, vegetable imports reached $X in 2023. In general, imports, however, saw a slight descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, imports remained at a 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, together comprising X% of total imports. Turkey, Syrian Arab Republic, Australia, Argentina, Canada, the United Arab Emirates, Mexico, China, the United States and Lebanon lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

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

The United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers 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, which is down by X% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2023: its price 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 2023 figures, vegetable import price increased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the average import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2022, and then fell in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Lebanon ($X per ton), while the price for Australia ($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