Fresh or chilled duck meat market in Jordan

Earlier Report Observations

The market for fresh or chilled duck meat in Jordan experienced significant volatility between 2018 and 2023. Volume surged to 188.4 t in 2019, driven primarily by an exceptional spike in imports to 67.6 t, more than doubling the total supply compared to the previous year. This peak was followed by a contraction, with the market settling at 136.0 t in 2023 as import levels normalized and domestic production showed modest fluctuations.

By 2024, several structural factors shaped the market environment. Authorities opened imports of chilled calves from Egypt to boost domestic food supply, reflecting a shift in trade policy aimed at increasing availability. Concurrently, rising meat prices and reports of fraud—such as selling thawed frozen meat as fresh—eroded consumer trust, potentially shifting demand toward frozen or more affordable imported alternatives. Stricter sanitary requirements for poultry retail, including mandated display refrigerators and individual packaging, also influenced market operations and costs.

Production fresh or chilled duck meat in Jordan

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of fresh or chilled duck meat, 2017-2020

World map of production of fresh or chilled duck meat, 2017-2020

Fresh or chilled duck meat production in Jordan increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, Jordan produced 133.6 t of fresh or chilled duck meat, marking a 10.6% gain from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production rose by 17.4%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 5.5%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 113.5 t, with the largest decline that year being 0.3%.

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

Exports fresh or chilled duck meat from Jordan

According to marketing analysis, there was no export of fresh or chilled duck meat from Jordan between 2017 and 2020.

Imports fresh or chilled duck meat to Jordan

Imports in kind, kg

The market showed an unstable trend over the period. Imports bottomed in 2018 at 7 232 kg and peaked in 2019 at 67 611 kg, with a 9.3-fold difference between these years. In 2020, imports of fresh or chilled duck meat to Jordan amounted to 15 422 kg, representing an abrupt reduction of 77.2% compared to the prior year. The largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 834.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Jordan in kind, 2017-2020, kg

From 2017 to 2020, Brazil and the United States were the core markets for imports in kind, jointly accounting for 82.5% of total flows, while other destinations had comparatively modest shares.

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

There were noticeable fluctuations in market performance during this period. Imports reached a trough in 2020 at 52.2 K $ US and a peak in 2019 at 296.3 K $ US, with a 5.7-fold difference. In 2020, cross-border shipments of fresh or chilled duck meat to Jordan came to 52.2 K $ US, marking an intense fall of 82.4% compared with 2019. The largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 320.3%.

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

Throughout 2017–2020, Brazil (34.9% of imports in value terms), the United States (31.2% of imports in value terms), and Lebanon (26.5% of imports in value terms) remained the main markets for imports in value terms of fresh or chilled duck meat to Jordan, jointly accounting for 92.5% 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