Sunflower, safflower or cottonseed oil and fractions market in Jordan

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for sunflower, safflower, or cottonseed oil in Jordan fluctuated significantly between 2018 and 2023. Starting at 68 901 t in 2018, it declined to 62 693 t in 2019, recovered to 67 194 t in 2020, then fell sharply to 52 551 t in 2021 and further to 44 613 t in 2022, before rising again to 53 579 t in 2023. Domestic production remained limited, never exceeding 4 200 t, making imports the dominant supply source for the market.

In 2021, sunflower oil was Jordan's leading imported vegetable oil, with approximately 49 000 t sourced from Ukraine, Russia, Egypt, Argentina, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE. By 2024, imports surged to 82 746 t, a period which coincided with significant global sunflower oil price increases driven by broader macroeconomic factors affecting commodity markets.

Production sunflower, safflower or cottonseed oil and fractions in Jordan

In kind, 2017-2020, t

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

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

The market showed significant volatility during this period. Production volumes reached their lowest point in 2017, then climbed to a peak of 4,200 tons in 2019, representing a {ampRatio}-fold increase. In 2020, Jordan produced 3,600 tons of sunflower, safflower, or cottonseed oil and fractions, which was 14.3% lower than in 2019. The largest year-over-year increase occurred in 2019, at 23.5%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

The market displayed an unstable trend throughout the timeframe. Values hit their lowest point in 2017, then peaked in 2019, showing a {ampRatio}-fold variation. In 2020, the output of sunflower, safflower, or cottonseed oil and fractions was valued at 3,820 thousand US dollars in Jordan, marking a significant reduction of 21.3% compared to 2019. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 4,855 thousand US dollars. The largest increase occurred in 2019, at 31.4%.

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

Exports sunflower, safflower or cottonseed oil and fractions from Jordan

Exports in kind, t

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Exports reached their minimum in 2020, then peaked in 2019, with a 338-fold difference between these years. In 2020, sunflower, safflower, or cottonseed oil and fractions exports from Jordan totaled 9 tons, down by 99.7% from the previous year. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 3,089 tons. The largest increase occurred in 2019, at 1,787.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the geographical pattern of exports in kind showed a strong dependence on Syria, which accounted for 90.6% of total 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 exhibited an unstable trend throughout the timeframe. Values reached their lowest point in 2020, then peaked in 2019, with a 368-fold gap. In 2020, sunflower, safflower, or cottonseed oil and fractions exports in Jordan came to 10 thousand US dollars, reflecting a loss of 99.7% year-over-year. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 3,570 thousand US dollars. The largest increase occurred in 2019, at 1,907.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, dependence on Syria was pronounced: this market accounted for 91.9% of total exports in value terms of sunflower, safflower, or cottonseed oil and fractions from Jordan.

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, safflower or cottonseed oil and fractions to Jordan

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, sunflower, safflower, or cottonseed oil and fractions shipments to Jordan from abroad reached 63,603 tons, equivalent to a limited rise of 3.3% compared to the previous year. Over the period 2017-2020, imports increased by 6.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.2%. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 65,664 tons. The largest decline occurred in 2019, at 6.2%, while the largest increase was in 2018, at 10.2%.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, Ukraine and Saudi Arabia clearly dominated imports in kind of sunflower, safflower, or cottonseed oil and fractions to Jordan, jointly accounting for 82.2% of total flows, while other countries held much smaller 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

Jordan imported a total of 70,962 thousand US dollars of sunflower, safflower, or cottonseed oil and fractions in 2020, which is 28.8% higher than in 2019. 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 55,079 thousand US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019, at 15.7%.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, two countries—Ukraine and Saudi Arabia—concentrated most of the imports in value terms of sunflower, safflower, or cottonseed oil and fractions to Jordan, while other markets were less important individually.

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

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