Share of food products in total merchandise exports in Jordan
Jordan: Share of food products in total merchandise exports was 17.6% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Share of food products in total merchandise exports in Jordan, 1964–2024
Source: UN Comtrade, WITS, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in % of merchandise exports.
Analysis
The most recent figure for share of food products in total merchandise exports in Jordan is 17.6%, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 31.2% on the previous year and down 13.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of food products in total merchandise exports in Jordan peaked at 82.5% in 2005 and was at its lowest, 10.0%, in 1989.
That places Jordan 96th out of 196 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Share of food products in total merchandise exports in Jordan, year by year
| Year | % of merchandise exports | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1964 | 56.3% | — |
| 1965 | 56.8% | +0.9% |
| 1966 | 45.1% | -20.7% |
| 1967 | 50.8% | +12.7% |
| 1968 | 52.4% | +3.2% |
| 1969 | 54.2% | +3.4% |
| 1970 | 57.4% | +5.9% |
| 1971 | 50.3% | -12.5% |
| 1972 | 44.0% | -12.5% |
| 1973 | 40.3% | -8.4% |
| 1974 | 27.7% | -31.3% |
| 1975 | 28.9% | +4.6% |
| 1976 | 36.9% | +27.6% |
| 1977 | 36.9% | +0.0% |
| 1978 | 29.3% | -20.8% |
| 1979 | 31.0% | +6.1% |
| 1980 | 25.0% | -19.6% |
| 1981 | 23.8% | -4.4% |
| 1982 | 24.4% | +2.5% |
| 1983 | 25.8% | +5.6% |
| 1984 | 18.1% | -30.0% |
| 1985 | 17.9% | -1.0% |
| 1986 | 19.9% | +11.1% |
| 1987 | 14.8% | -25.5% |
| 1989 | 10.0% | -32.3% |
| 1990 | 10.6% | +5.6% |
| 1991 | 16.0% | +51.0% |
| 1992 | 15.6% | -2.5% |
| 1993 | 21.0% | +34.9% |
| 1994 | 19.9% | -5.4% |
| 1995 | 25.1% | +25.9% |
| 1997 | 29.0% | +15.5% |
| 1998 | 16.5% | -43.0% |
| 1999 | 16.7% | +1.3% |
| 2000 | 15.7% | -5.9% |
| 2001 | 14.9% | -5.4% |
| 2002 | 15.4% | +3.5% |
| 2003 | 14.5% | -5.6% |
| 2004 | 15.4% | +5.8% |
| 2005 | 82.5% | +436.8% |
| 2006 | 14.7% | -82.2% |
| 2007 | 15.4% | +4.8% |
| 2008 | 13.7% | -10.9% |
| 2009 | 16.2% | +18.7% |
| 2010 | 16.2% | -0.0% |
| 2011 | 16.6% | +2.3% |
| 2012 | 18.2% | +9.4% |
| 2013 | 20.3% | +11.8% |
| 2014 | 20.5% | +0.8% |
| 2015 | 20.9% | +2.3% |
| 2016 | 18.6% | -11.2% |
| 2017 | 17.8% | -4.4% |
| 2018 | 15.2% | -14.2% |
| 2019 | 14.6% | -3.9% |
| 2020 | 14.8% | +1.3% |
| 2021 | 14.3% | -3.9% |
| 2022 | 11.4% | -19.8% |
| 2023 | 13.4% | +17.7% |
| 2024 | 17.6% | +31.2% |
Jordan compared with similar countries
- Jordan's 17.6% is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 19.9%, 89% of the median. (56 countries reporting)
- Jordan's 17.6% is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 9.7%, 1.8× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Share of food products in total merchandise exports in Jordan changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | +436.8% | 15.4% | 82.5% |
| 2006 | -82.2% | 82.5% | 14.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 52.6% | 45.1% | 56.8% | 6 |
| 1970s | 38.3% | 27.7% | 57.4% | 10 |
| 1980s | 20.0% | 10.0% | 25.8% | 9 |
| 1990s | 18.9% | 10.6% | 29.0% | 9 |
| 2000s | 21.8% | 13.7% | 82.5% | 10 |
| 2010s | 17.9% | 14.6% | 20.9% | 10 |
| 2020s | 14.3% | 11.4% | 17.6% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Jordan
More economy & growth data for Jordan
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 2.05 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 3 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 54.08 million BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0009 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 4.68 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 1.63 billion BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual -18.53 % change on previous year (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0279 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 141.49 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 21.05 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of food products in total merchandise exports in Jordan?
- Share of food products in total merchandise exports in Jordan was 17.6% in 2024, according to UN Comtrade, WITS, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of food products in total merchandise exports recorded in Jordan?
- The highest recorded value was 82.5% in 2005.
- What is the lowest share of food products in total merchandise exports recorded in Jordan?
- The lowest recorded value was 10.0% in 1989.
- How does Jordan rank for share of food products in total merchandise exports?
- Jordan ranks 96th out of 196 countries with data for 2024.
- Is share of food products in total merchandise exports rising or falling in Jordan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 13.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Jordan data come from?
- The figures come from UN Comtrade, WITS, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of food products in total merchandise exports. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Value of food exports divided by the total value of merchandise exports, expressed as a percentage.