Alliaceous vegetables market in Jordan

Earlier Report Observations

The market for alliaceous vegetables in Jordan showed strong expansion from 2018 to 2023, with its volume increasing from 89.1 thousand tonnes to 148.6 thousand tonnes. This growth was primarily fueled by a surge in domestic production, which more than doubled over the period, while imports fell sharply from 18.1 thousand tonnes to 1.1 thousand tonnes. The temporary contraction in 2019 to 66.6 thousand tonnes reflected a simultaneous decrease in both local output and import volumes.

The rise in production was underpinned by several concrete developments. From 2020 onward, a reported steady annual growth in exports of fresh herbs encouraged investment in advanced cooling and packing infrastructure, expanding supply chains for fresh produce. In 2020 and again in 2022, the Ministry of Agriculture cited seasonal temperature increases as a direct reason for higher harvest yields. Government policy also played a key role: the launch of the National Food Security Strategy in 2021 and the National Sustainable Agriculture Plan in 2022, supported by significant funding, aimed at improving cold storage and post-harvest handling. By 2023, the modernization of Jordan's central market system further supported growth by reducing post-harvest losses and improving returns for farmers.

Production alliaceous vegetables in Jordan

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Top producers of alliaceous vegetables, 2017-2020

World map of production of alliaceous vegetables, 2017-2020

Jordan produced 91 582 tonnes of alliaceous vegetables in 2020, marking a sharp year-over-year increase of 45.4%. Production reached its lowest point in 2019 at 62 967 tonnes, with the largest decline that year at 12.1%. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 32.5%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 9.8%.

Annual dynamics of production in Jordan in kind, 2017-2020, t

Exports alliaceous vegetables from Jordan

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Jordan's exports of alliaceous vegetables increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 4 716 tonnes, a 434.1% rise compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports surged by 754%, with a compound annual growth rate of 104.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Jordan in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Kuwait, Qatar, and Bahrain were the principal destinations for Jordan's alliaceous vegetable exports in kind. Kuwait accounted for 34.6% of exports, Qatar for 20.1%, and Bahrain for 15.5%, together representing 70.2% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Jordan in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

The market exhibited an unstable trend throughout the timeframe. Export volumes in value terms fell to a trough in 2018 and peaked in 2020, with a top-to-bottom ratio of 7 times. In 2020, Jordan's alliaceous vegetable exports amounted to 3 795 thousand US dollars, up by 287.8% from the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 546 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline that year at 34.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Jordan in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

From 2017 to 2020, Kuwait, Qatar, and Spain were the main markets for Jordan's alliaceous vegetable exports in value terms. Kuwait accounted for 19.2% of exports, Qatar for 17.7%, and Spain for 17.7%, together making up 54.5% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Jordan in value, 2017-2020

Imports alliaceous vegetables to Jordan

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The market exhibited an unstable trend throughout the timeframe. Imports reached their maximum in 2018 at 18 137 tonnes and their minimum in 2019 at 4 516 tonnes, showing a 4-fold variation between these years. In 2020, Jordan imported 4 830 tonnes of alliaceous vegetables, reflecting a moderate rise of 6.9% from the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 75.1%, while the largest increase was in 2018 at 30.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Jordan in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, three main markets—China, Turkey, and Syria—together absorbed 62.0% of Jordan's total imports of alliaceous vegetables in kind.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Jordan in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Imports in value terms hit a trough in 2019 and peaked in 2020, with a 2.1-fold gap between these years. In 2020, Jordan's alliaceous vegetable imports amounted to 11 792 thousand US dollars, reflecting an increase of 106.9% from 2019. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 5 699 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline that year at 37.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Jordan in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

From 2017 to 2020, Spain, China, and Egypt continued to be the main suppliers of alliaceous vegetables to Jordan in value terms. Spain accounted for 29.5% of imports, China for 27.7%, and Egypt for 17.3%, jointly forming 74.5% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Jordan in value, 2017-2020