Onion Price in Jordan - 2022

Contents:

1. Onion Price in Jordan (FOB) - 2022
2. Onion Price in Jordan (CIF) - 2022
3. Onion Exports in Jordan
4. Onion Imports in Jordan

Onion Price in Jordan (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average onion export price amounted to $589 per ton, rising by 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a notable expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average export price increased by 71% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $1,100 per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Oman ($589 per ton) and Bahrain ($589 per ton), while the average price for exports to Kuwait ($589 per ton) and Qatar ($589 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 (+9.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Onion Price in Jordan (CIF) - 2022

The average onion import price stood at $1,520 per ton in 2022, with an increase of 5.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price posted a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by 104% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Bahrain ($2,329 per ton), while the price for the Netherlands ($850 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Yemen (+30.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Onion Exports in Jordan

In 2022, approx. 1.6K tons of onions (dry) were exported from Jordan; growing by 38% against 2021 figures. Overall, exports enjoyed significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 655% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 3.9K tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, onion exports surged to $926K in 2022. In general, exports enjoyed a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 318%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $2.4M. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Top Export Markets for Onion from Jordan in 2022:

1. Qatar (869.3 tons)
2. Bahrain (456.3 tons)
3. Saudi Arabia (73.2 tons)
4. Oman (62.7 tons)
5. Israel (53.5 tons)
6. Kuwait (45.2 tons)

Onion Imports in Jordan

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was growth in supplies from abroad of onions (dry), when their volume increased by 4.6% to 112 tons. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a sharp downturn.

In value terms, onion imports rose significantly to $171K in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded a abrupt setback.

Top Suppliers of Onion to Jordan in 2022:

1. Bahrain (46.2 tons)
2. United Arab Emirates (41.7 tons)
3. Netherlands (24.5 tons)