Mandarins, clementines, tangelos and citrus hybrids market in Jordan

Earlier Report Observations

The market size for mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids in Jordan experienced significant fluctuations between 2018 and 2023, declining from 31 511 tons to 27 269 tons overall. This downward trend was interrupted by temporary recoveries in 2020 and 2022, with the latter year seeing a modest rebound to 30 338 tons.

The market's partial recovery in 2022 to 30 338 tons occurred alongside notable developments in Jordan's agricultural policy. The national implementation of a sustainable agriculture plan, alongside projects aimed at enhancing food security and promoting modern farming techniques, provided a supportive environment for domestic citrus production. This likely contributed to the rise in local output that year, which helped counterbalance a further reduction in import volumes.

Domestic production showed variability, reaching a peak of 28 066 tons in 2022 before falling again. Simultaneously, imports contracted sharply over the period, indicating a shift in supply sources. The combined effect of these changes on production and trade flows defined the market's volatile trajectory through 2023.

Production mandarins, clementines, tangelos and citrus hybrids in Jordan

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Top producers of mandarins, clementines, tangelos and citrus hybrids, 2017-2020

World map of production of mandarins, clementines, tangelos and citrus hybrids, 2017-2020

Jordan's production of mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids has declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 24 668 tonnes of these fruits, marking a modest year-over-year decrease of 9.3%. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, overall production fell by 3.9%, which translates to an average annual decline of 1.3%. The peak production was in 2018, with 27 941 tonnes, and that year also saw the largest increase at 8.9%.

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Exports mandarins, clementines, tangelos and citrus hybrids from Jordan

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Jordan's exports of mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids have dropped for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to just 38 tonnes, a sharp 93.6% decrease from 2019. Over the four-year span from 2017 to 2020, exports plummeted by 97.6%, averaging an annual decline of 71.2%.

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From 2017 to 2020, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Bahrain were the main destinations for Jordan's exports of these citrus fruits in volume terms. Saudi Arabia accounted for 61.4% of exports, Kuwait for 13.0%, and Bahrain for 12.2%. Together, these three countries made up 86.6% of Jordan's total exports by volume.

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 volatility during the observed period. The highest value was recorded in 2017, while the lowest was in 2019, with a peak-to-trough ratio of 4.2 times. In 2020, the value of exported mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids from Jordan reached 750 thousand US dollars, showing a significant uptick of 55.4% compared to 2019. The minimum value was in 2019 at 482 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 70.5%.

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

Throughout 2017–2020, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, and Kuwait were the key partners for Jordan's exports in value terms. Saudi Arabia led with 58.0% of export value, followed by Iraq at 11.8%, and Kuwait at 11.5%. Collectively, these three markets accounted for 81.4% of total export flows by value.

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

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

Imports mandarins, clementines, tangelos and citrus hybrids to Jordan

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The data shows irregular changes, pointing to a volatile market environment. Imports reached their lowest point in 2019 and peaked in 2020, with a two-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Jordan imported 6 265 tonnes of mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids, indicating an abrupt gain of 103.5% compared to the previous year. The minimum volume was recorded in 2019 at 3 079 tonnes, which also experienced the largest decline of 38.8%.

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From 2017 to 2020, Egypt was the dominant partner for Jordan's imports in volume terms, accounting for 98.6% of total 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

There were noticeable fluctuations in market performance during this period. The minimum value was in 2019, while the maximum was in 2020, with a 3.5-fold variation between them. In 2020, the value of imported mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids into Jordan was recorded at 7 804 thousand US dollars, which is 245.5% greater than the prior year. The minimum value was in 2019 at 2 259 thousand US dollars, and that year also saw the largest decline of 46.3%.

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

Over 2017–2020, the structure of imports in value terms was heavily dominated by a single market: Egypt, with a share of 99.0% 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