Sunflower or safflower oil and fractions market in Jordan

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2020, Jordan's market for sunflower or safflower oil experienced fluctuations, with volume reaching 67 157 t in 2020 after a dip the previous year.

The market contracted sharply to 52 551 t in 2021 as global sunflower oil prices rose due to supply constraints in the Black Sea. This downward trend accelerated in 2022 when the Russian invasion of Ukraine triggered a 58% price surge, further reducing imports and pushing market volume down to 44 612 t.

A recovery followed in 2023, with market volume rising to 53 579 t driven by increased Jordanian imports of sunflower oil, robust local distribution, and growing consumer preference for light, health-oriented cooking oils. By 2024, imports jumped to 82 746 t, underscoring sustained demand and investments by domestic companies in refining technology and production capacity.

Production sunflower or safflower oil and fractions in Jordan

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of sunflower or safflower oil and fractions, 2017-2020

World map of production of sunflower or safflower oil and fractions, 2017-2020

The market displayed volatility during the observed period. Production reached its lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2019, with a {ampRatio}-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Jordan produced 3 600 tonnes of sunflower or safflower oil and fractions, marking a significant year-over-year decline of 14.3%. The highest production volume was recorded in 2019 at 4 200 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 23.5%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

The market exhibited volatility throughout the observed period. Production value hit its lowest point in 2017 and reached its peak in 2019, fluctuating by {ampRatio} times. In 2020, the output of sunflower or safflower oil and fractions in Jordan was valued at 3 820 thousand US dollars, representing a 21.3% decrease compared to the previous year. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 4 855 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the largest increase of 31.4%.

Annual dynamics of production in Jordan in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Exports sunflower or safflower oil and fractions from Jordan

Exports in kind, t

The market showed an unstable trend over the timeframe. {context_3} volumes reached their minimum in 2020 and peaked in 2019, with a top-to-bottom ratio of 338 times. In 2020, Jordan's exports of sunflower or safflower oil and fractions amounted to 9 tonnes, corresponding to a sharp decline of 99.7% from the previous year. The maximum volume was recorded in 2019 at 3 089 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 1 787.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, sunflower or safflower oil and fractions from Jordan were supplied almost exclusively to Syria, which accounted for 90.6% of total exports in kind.

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

Volatility characterized the market during these years. Export values fluctuated 368 times between the low of 2020 and the high of 2019. In 2020, Jordan's exports of sunflower or safflower oil and fractions amounted to 10 thousand US dollars, representing a 99.7% decrease compared to the previous year. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 3 570 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the largest increase of 1 907.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the market structure was highly concentrated, with Syria alone responsible for 91.9% of total exports in value terms.

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

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

Imports sunflower or safflower oil and fractions to Jordan

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Jordan's imports of sunflower or safflower oil and fractions totalled 63 566 tonnes, showing a gradual increase of 3.2% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 6.7%, equating to an annualized rate of 2.2%. The maximum volume was recorded in 2018 at 65 663 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 10.2%. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 6.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, imports in kind of sunflower or safflower oil and fractions to Jordan were largely oriented towards Ukraine and Saudi Arabia, whose combined share reached 82.2% of total flows, with other destinations playing a secondary role.

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, deliveries of sunflower or safflower oil and fractions to Jordan amounted to 70 921 thousand US dollars, equivalent to a rise of 28.9% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 19.4%, equating to an annualized rate of 6.1%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 55 039 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the largest decline of 15.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, two leading markets—Ukraine and Saudi Arabia—together accounted for 81.5% of total imports in value terms, while the remaining volume was dispersed across a wide range of other countries.

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

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