Treenuts market in Jordan

Earlier Report Observations

The treenuts market in Jordan expanded to 19 902 t in 2019, but contracted slightly to 19 586 t in 2020 as COVID-19 lockdowns disrupted transportation and supply chains. Market volume then fell more sharply to 17 552 t in 2021.

A strong rebound followed, with the market surging to 23 790 t in 2022 and reaching 27 334 t in 2023. The growth in 2023 was bolstered by increased consumer awareness of the health benefits of nuts such as almonds and cashews, alongside technological advances in flavor development and packaging methods. By 2024, the market landscape saw a rise in registered companies indicating new potential entrants, while an increase in the sales tax on nuts to 16% began affecting consumer prices and behavior.

Production treenuts in Jordan

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of treenuts, 2017-2020

World map of production of treenuts, 2017-2020

After two years of decline, Jordan's treenuts production rebounded in 2020. The country produced 2 010 tonnes of treenuts that year, marking a 3.4% increase from 2019. However, looking at the broader period from 2017 to 2020, production actually fell by 13.5%, which translates to an average annual decline of 4.7%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 1 944 tonnes, with the steepest year-on-year drop of 9.5% also occurring that year.

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

Exports treenuts from Jordan

Exports in kind, t

The export market for treenuts from Jordan showed significant volatility during this period. Volumes fluctuated widely, with the lowest point in 2017 and the peak in 2018, resulting in a 4.6-fold difference between these extremes. In 2020, Jordan exported 1 086 tonnes of treenuts, representing a 5.4% increase from the previous year. The highest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 1 772 tonnes. The most substantial decline occurred in 2019 with a 41.8% drop, while the largest increase was in 2018 with a remarkable 364.4% surge.

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

From 2017 to 2020, three key markets dominated Jordan's treenuts exports in volume terms: Free Zones, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey. Together, these destinations accounted for 82.2% of the country's total treenuts 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, M $ US

The value of Jordan's treenuts exports experienced notable fluctuations during this period. The highest value was recorded in 2018, while the lowest was in 2017, with a peak-to-trough ratio of 6.2 times. In 2020, the export value reached 12.5 million US dollars, showing a sharp increase of 120.7% compared to 2019. The maximum value was achieved in 2018 at 13.7 million US dollars. The most significant decline occurred in 2019 with a 58.8% drop, whereas the largest increase was in 2018 with an extraordinary 518.4% rise.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Free Zones emerged as the primary market for Jordan's treenuts in value terms, accounting for 77.9% of total exports. Other destinations contributed to a smaller share of the export 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 treenuts to Jordan

Imports in kind, t

Following two years of growth, Jordan's treenuts imports declined in 2020. The country imported 18 662 tonnes of treenuts that year, which was 1.7% lower than in 2019. Over the entire period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 20.9%, corresponding to an average annual growth rate of 6.5%. The highest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 18 989 tonnes, with the largest year-on-year increase of 11.9% also occurring that year.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United States, Vietnam, and Iran were the top sources for Jordan's treenuts imports by volume. The United States accounted for 41.2% of imports, Vietnam for 19.6%, and Iran for 8.0%. Collectively, these three countries represented 68.8% of Jordan's total treenuts import volume.

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, M $ US

Jordan's treenuts imports in value terms grew for the third consecutive year in 2020. Imports reached 145.4 million US dollars, reflecting an 18.2% increase from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, import value rose by 31.1%, which equates to an average annual growth rate of 9.4%.

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

During 2017–2020, the United States, Vietnam, and Iran remained the leading sources for Jordan's treenuts imports in value terms. The United States contributed 41.6% of the import value, Vietnam 16.7%, and Iran 12.9%. Together, these three countries accounted for 71.2% of Jordan's total treenuts import value.

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

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