Carrots and turnips market in Jordan

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the market for fresh carrots and turnips in Jordan saw considerable movement. Production rose from 20 thousand tons in 2018 to 23.4 thousand tons in 2019, and the total market volume reached 30.7 thousand tons. A sharp contraction followed in 2020, with output falling to 21.4 thousand tons and market size dropping to 22.9 thousand tons. Over these three years, imports collapsed from over 9 thousand tons to just 1.5 thousand tons, marking a decisive shift in supply sources.

The market rebounded from 2021 onward, with production climbing to 27.1 thousand tons by 2023. This sustained growth was directly supported by major policy initiatives, starting with the launch of Jordan's first National Food Security Strategy 2021-2030 and the National Sustainable Agriculture Plan 2022-2025. These programs, backed by 110 million dinars in state funding, provided concrete support for agricultural production. Their continued implementation in 2022, emphasizing local seeds and collaborative projects, helped consolidate output at a higher level, with the total market volume stabilizing between 25 and 27 thousand tons.

Production carrots and turnips in Jordan

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Top producers of carrots and turnips, 2017-2020

World map of production of carrots and turnips, 2017-2020

Carrot and turnip production in Jordan saw a two-year increase before declining. In 2020, production reached 21 427 tonnes, marking an 8.6% decrease compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, overall production grew by 20.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 6.5%. The highest production level was recorded in 2019 at 23 433 tonnes, which also saw the largest annual increase of 17.3%.

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

Exports carrots and turnips from Jordan

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The export market for carrots and turnips from Jordan showed significant volatility during this period. Volumes reached their lowest point in 2020 at just 3 tonnes, representing a sharp 72.2% year-over-year decline. The peak was recorded in 2018 with 105 tonnes, creating a 38-fold difference between these extremes. The largest annual increase occurred in 2018 at 98.2%, while the steepest decline happened in 2019 with a 90.4% drop.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Syria, Palestine, and Iraq were Jordan's primary export markets for carrots and turnips, accounting for 90.9% of total exports in volume. Syria led with 33.5% of exports, followed by Palestine at 29.4%, and Iraq at 27.9%.

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

Export values for carrots and turnips from Jordan displayed considerable instability throughout the timeframe. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 7 000 US dollars, while the peak occurred in 2018 with 36 000 US dollars, representing a 5.4-fold difference. In 2020, exports reached 13 000 US dollars, showing an 89.7% increase from the previous year. The most significant decline happened in 2019 with an 81.4% drop.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Palestine, Syria, and Iraq remained Jordan's main export markets for carrots and turnips by value, collectively representing 72.6% of total export revenue. Palestine accounted for 27.0% of exports, Syria for 25.7%, and Iraq for 20.0%.

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

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

Imports carrots and turnips to Jordan

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Jordan's imports of carrots and turnips declined for the third consecutive year in 2020. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 85.8%, with a compound annual decline rate of 47.8%. The 2020 import volume showed a substantial 79.5% reduction compared to the previous year.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Turkey dominated Jordan's carrot and turnip imports by volume, accounting for 70.7% of total imports. Other countries each held significantly smaller market shares during this period.

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 carrot and turnip imports declined for the third straight year in 2020, reaching 996 000 US dollars. This represented a sharp 71.3% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, import values fell by 78.6%, with a compound annual decline rate of 40.2%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Turkey, the United States, and Palestine were Jordan's primary sources for carrot and turnip imports by value, together accounting for 86.4% of total import spending. Turkey led with 69.8% of imports, followed by the United States at 9.0%, and Palestine at 7.6%.

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

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