Apple market in Jordan

Earlier Report Observations

The apple market in Jordan reached its highest volume in 2019 at 70 639 t. This peak was preceded by the Ministry of Agriculture's 2018 decision to permit the import of 8 000 t of apples, which increased overall supply, and by subsidies covering 50% of air and sea transport costs for agricultural exports, which assisted local producers in reaching new markets.

Market volume then declined steadily, falling to 47 638 t by 2022. While the broader agricultural export sector showed improvement in 2020 with a 20% annual growth in fresh herb exports, indicating enhanced infrastructure, the apple segment experienced a reduction in both domestic production and total market size during these years.

A partial recovery brought the market to 51 104 t in 2023. In 2024, apple imports rose to 45 184 t, coinciding with government meetings to address price increases and the impact of record-high retail prices for fruits during Ramadan, which shaped consumer purchasing behavior.

Production apple in Jordan

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of apple, 2017-2020

World map of production of apple, 2017-2020

In 2020, Jordan produced 19 613 tons of apples, marking a moderate year-on-year decrease of 6.8%. Looking at the broader period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 19.9%, which translates to an annualized decline rate of 7.1%. The most significant drop occurred in 2018, with a 16.2% decrease, while the largest increase was seen in 2019, at 2.6%.

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

Exports apple from Jordan

Exports in kind, t

The market exhibited volatility during the observed period. Export volumes reached their lowest point in 2020 and peaked in 2018, showing a 9.6-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Jordan's apple exports totaled 123 tons, representing a 52.6% decrease from the previous year. The highest volume was recorded in 2018 at 1 190 tons. The most substantial decline happened in 2019, with a 78.1% drop, while the largest increase occurred in 2018, surging by 749.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Syria, Iraq, and Kuwait formed the primary cluster of markets for Jordan's apple exports in kind. Syria accounted for 46.2% of exports, Iraq for 16.4%, and Kuwait for 13.1%, collectively representing 75.7% 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 demonstrated volatility over the observed period. Export values varied significantly, with a 5.4-fold difference from the low in 2017 to the high in 2018. In 2020, Jordan's apple export value amounted to 294 thousand US dollars, which is 24.8% lower than in 2019. The peak value was recorded in 2018 at 1 263 thousand US dollars. The most notable decline occurred in 2019, with a 69.1% decrease, while the largest increase was in 2018, rising by 437.6%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Syria, Kuwait, and Iraq played leading roles in Jordan's apple exports in value terms. Syria contributed 37.0% of exports, Kuwait 15.3%, and Iraq 13.8%, together accounting for 66.1% 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 apple to Jordan

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Jordan's apple import volumes reached 42 153 tons, reflecting a solid 15.4% drop compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 17%, equating to an annualized decline rate of 6.0%. The largest increase was recorded in 2019, at 11.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Poland, Italy, and Greece remained the principal suppliers of apples to Jordan in kind. Poland accounted for 36.2% of imports, Italy for 34.7%, and Greece for 12.7%, jointly making up 83.6% of total import volumes.

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

In 2020, Jordan's apple import value stood at 47 952 thousand US dollars, which is 11.1% lower than in 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 22.8%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -8.3%. The most significant decline was in 2018, with a 22.7% drop, while the largest increase occurred in 2019, at 12.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, three key markets—Italy, Poland, and Greece—collectively accounted for 84.9% of Jordan's total apple imports in value terms.

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

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