Almonds market in Jordan

Earlier Report Observations

The almond market in Jordan expanded significantly from 5.7 thousand tons in 2018 to 12.0 thousand tons in 2023, an increase of 111% over the period. This growth was interrupted only in 2021 when market volume temporarily dropped to 6.7 thousand tons. The continuous rise in consumption was primarily driven by increasing imports, which grew from 4.4 thousand tons to 9.7 thousand tons over the same timeframe.

Specific market-shaping factors emerged by 2024. The Jordanian government implemented protective policies, including import restrictions, which prompted investors to develop local processing facilities for agricultural products like almonds. Simultaneously, prices for green almonds rose due to lower harvest volumes from farmers, affecting domestic demand and consumption patterns. A growing focus on improved almond cultivation techniques and broader government support for the agricultural sector also contributed to a stronger emphasis on domestic production.

Production almonds in Jordan

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Between 2017 and 2020, Jordan ranked as the 28th largest producer of almonds globally, placing it among the world's leading producers during this period.

Top producers of almonds, 2017-2020

World map of production of almonds, 2017-2020

Jordan's almond production declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, production reached 1 403 tonnes, showing minimal change from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production decreased by 22.1%, with an average annual decline of 8.0%.

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

Exports almonds from Jordan

Exports in kind, t

The market exhibited volatility during the observed period. Export volumes reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2018, with a 20-fold difference between these years. In 2020, almond exports from Jordan totaled 248 tonnes, marking a significant year-on-year increase of 37.7%. The highest volume was recorded in 2018 at 343 tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2019, falling by 47.4%, while the largest increase was in 2018, surging by 1 940.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Free Zones, the United Arab Emirates, and Saudi Arabia consistently served as the primary destinations for almond exports in kind. Free Zones accounted for 66.7% of exports, the United Arab Emirates for 9.8%, and Saudi Arabia for 7.1%, collectively representing 83.6% 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

Market behavior was characterized by volatility during these years. Export values hit a low in 2017 and peaked in 2018, with a 17-fold amplitude between these points. In 2020, almond exports from Jordan amounted to 845 thousand US dollars, reflecting a 25.0% decrease compared to 2019. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 2 300 thousand US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019, dropping by 51.0%, while the largest increase was in 2018, rising by 1 635.5%.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, Free Zones dominated the partner structure for almond exports in value terms, holding a 70.4% share of total flows, while other markets contributed relatively modest shares.

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

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

Imports almonds to Jordan

Imports in kind, t

Jordan's almond imports increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 6 704 tonnes, up 17.9% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 41.6%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 12.3%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2018 at 4 352 tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2018, decreasing by 8.1%, while the largest increase was in 2019, rising by 30.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United States nearly exclusively determined the geographical structure of almond imports in kind to Jordan, accounting for 98.4% of total import flows.

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

Jordan's almond imports in value terms increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 45 567 thousand US dollars, representing a 10.2% increase compared to the prior year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 40.3%, equating to an annualized rate of 11.9%. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 31 008 thousand US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2018, falling by 4.5%, while the largest increase was in 2019, rising by 33.3%.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, the United States almost entirely shaped the geographical structure of almond imports in value terms to Jordan, with a share of 98.4% of total flows.

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

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