Lettuce and chicory exports from Jordan: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Jordan exported lettuce and chicory worth $17.3 million (24.0 thousand tonnes). Value fell 42% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $33.7 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $17.3M | 24.0K t |
| 2023 | $29.6M | 24.4K t |
| 2022 | $33.7M | 32.4K t |
| 2021 | $26.2M | 38.1K t |
| 2020 | $12.7M | 16.9K t |
| 2019 | $14.8M | 30.4K t |
| 2018 | $17.4M | 35.4K t |
| 2017 | $17.1M | 43.8K t |
Where Jordan exports lettuce and chicory to
The largest buyer markets were Saudi Arabia (46%), Kuwait (35%), Bahrain (13%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $8.0M | 46% |
| Kuwait | $6.1M | 35% |
| Bahrain | $2.3M | 13% |
| Qatar | $915K | 5.3% |
| Lebanon | $3K | 0% |
| Maldives | $3K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 0705
| 0705.11 | Vegetables: cabbage (head) lettuce (lactuca sativa), fresh or chilled | 97% |
| 0705.19 | Vegetables: lettuce (lactuca sativa), (other than cabbage lettuce), fresh or chilled | 3.5% |
| 0705.21 | Vegetables: witloff chicory (cichorium intybus var. foliosum), fresh or chilled | 0% |
| 0705.29 | Vegetables: chicory (cichorium spp.), (other than witloof chicory), fresh or chilled | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0705.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.72 per kg, 51% below the world average of $1.47, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Jordan?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 0705: Lettuce (lactuca sativa) and chicory (cichorium spp.) fresh or chilled.
Common questions
What is the value of lettuce and chicory exported by Jordan?
Jordan exported lettuce and chicory worth $17.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 24.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 135 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 42% on 2023.
Which countries buy lettuce and chicory from Jordan?
Saudi Arabia was the largest buyer with 46% of the value ($8.0 million), followed by Kuwait (35%) and Bahrain (13%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 7 buyer countries in total.
What is the average export price of lettuce and chicory per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.72 per kg in 2024, 51% below the world average of $1.47 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have exports of lettuce and chicory from Jordan changed since 2017?
Exports went from $17.1 million in 2017 to $17.3 million in 2024, an increase of 1%. The peak was 2022 at $33.7 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for lettuce and chicory?
The HS code for lettuce and chicory is heading 0705. In Jordan the largest six-digit codes were 0705.11 (97% of the value) and 0705.19 (3%). It sits in HS chapter 07 (vegetables and certain roots and tubers; edible). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0705 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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