Wood in the rough market in Jordan

Earlier Report Observations

The Jordanian wood in the rough market demonstrated consistent growth from 2018 to 2023, with production increasing from 239.4 thousand tons to 271.5 thousand tons and overall market size expanding from 239.6 thousand tons to 279.9 thousand tons. This upward trend was supported by a gradual rise in domestic output and varying levels of import activity.

A key development occurred in 2021 when global wood prices surged by 80-100%, elevating production and import costs. This external price pressure likely enhanced the competitiveness of locally produced wood, encouraging further output growth. The market maintained its momentum in 2022 as prices for unprocessed wood stabilized locally, a condition attributed to balanced supply and demand, which provided a predictable operating environment for continued expansion.

Market growth continued through 2023, reaching a volume of 279.9 thousand tons. This period was marked by a significant rise in imports to 8.4 thousand tons, indicating robust domestic demand that supplemented steady domestic production.

Production wood in the rough in Jordan

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of wood in the rough, 2017-2020

World map of production of wood in the rough, 2017-2020

Jordan's production of wood in the rough increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 249.4 thousand tons, marking a 2.1% rise compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 6.3%, with an average annual growth rate of 2.1%.

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

Exports wood in the rough from Jordan

Exports in kind, t

The market exhibited significant volatility during these years. Import levels fluctuated substantially, with the lowest point in 2020 and the highest in 2019, showing a {ampRatio}-fold difference between these extremes. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 878 tons, with the largest increase occurring that same year at 628.5%. Data for the most recent year is unavailable.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Iraq remained the dominant and nearly exclusive destination for Jordan's wood in the rough exports, accounting for 96.7% of the total.

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

Jordan's cross-border shipments of wood in the rough increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 988.0 thousand US dollars, representing a dramatic 76.9% year-over-year gain. Between 2017 and 2020, exports surged by 2 173.3%, equivalent to an annualized growth rate of 183.3%.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, Iraq was the key and almost sole market for Jordan's wood in the rough exports in value terms, making up 99.6% of total flows.

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

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

Imports wood in the rough to Jordan

Imports in kind, t

The market showed signs of volatility over the observed period. {context_3} reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2020, with an 11.6-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Jordan's wood in the rough deliveries totaled 1 075 tons, up 314.3% from 2019. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 5.7%.

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

During 2017-2020, Ukraine (51.0% of imports in kind), Finland (23.8%), and Russia (12.0%) continued to lead as suppliers of wood in the rough to Jordan, collectively accounting for 86.7% of total imports in kind.

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

Noticeable fluctuations characterized market performance during this period. The lowest point occurred in 2017, followed by a peak in 2020, with a 3.9-fold variation. In 2020, Jordan imported {value_last_year} thousand US dollars worth of wood in the rough, a 147.3% increase compared to 2019. The largest decline was in 2019 at 47.8%, while the largest increase was in 2018 at 199.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Finland (29.6% of imports in value terms), Russia (23.5%), and Ukraine (20.3%) were the primary suppliers of wood in the rough to Jordan, jointly representing 73.4% of total imports in value terms.

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

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