Al-Najdawi to "Rum": Olive Oil Tin Will Not Exceed 100 JOD .. No Exports Before Achieving Self-Sufficiency

jordan pulse : The President of the Syndicate of Olive Press Owners and Olive Oil Producers, Tayseer Al-Najdawi, confirmed that the current olive oil season appears promising, expecting the Kingdom's production to exceed 25,000 tons amid an abundant crop across various regions of Jordan. He emphasized that the price of an olive oil tin (tanaka) will not exceed 100 JOD.
Al-Najdawi stated in an interview with 'Rum' that the previous season was exceptional due to rain scarcity and climate shifts that affected the Eastern Mediterranean, directly impacting olive and oil production in Jordan. Last season's production ranged between 10% and 15% of normal averages in most areas, reaching around 30% in others. Eastern and southern regions relying on irrigation helped mitigate part of the deficit.
To cover the domestic shortfall last season, the Ministry of Agriculture imported extra virgin olive oil from Spain, Tunisia, and Greece. Al-Najdawi noted that Jordan had not needed to import olive oil for nearly 25 years prior to last year due to local self-sufficiency and surplus exports to Gulf markets.
Regarding prices, Al-Najdawi expects the price of an olive oil tin not to exceed 100 JOD this season. He explained that production costs for farmers have risen significantly, with daily labor wages for harvesting increasing from around 6 JOD per day years ago to approximately 40 JOD for 8 hours of work today. Pressing costs have remained at around 65 piasters per kilogram for 12 years, with total pressing and empty tin costs reaching nearly 11 JOD.
Addressing misleading advertisements offering olive oil tins for 50 JOD, Al-Najdawi challenged the existence of genuine local olive oil at that price, cautioning citizens to be suspicious of any product priced below 90 JOD. He urged consumers to purchase directly from trusted sources, such as licensed presses and established agencies.
Al-Najdawi also affirmed that olive oil exports will not be permitted until local market self-sufficiency is fully achieved, ensuring product availability and price stability for Jordanian consumers.
Source: Rum News Agency

The President of the Syndicate of Olive Press Owners and Olive Oil Producers, Tayseer Al-Najdawi, confirmed that the current olive oil season appears promising, expecting the Kingdom's production to exceed 25,000 tons amid an abundant crop across various regions of Jordan. He emphasized that the price of an olive oil tin (tanaka) will not exceed 100 JOD.
Al-Najdawi stated in an interview with 'Rum' that the previous season was exceptional due to rain scarcity and climate shifts that affected the Eastern Mediterranean, directly impacting olive and oil production in Jordan. Last season's production ranged between 10% and 15% of normal averages in most areas, reaching around 30% in others. Eastern and southern regions relying on irrigation helped mitigate part of the deficit.
To cover the domestic shortfall last season, the Ministry of Agriculture imported extra virgin olive oil from Spain, Tunisia, and Greece. Al-Najdawi noted that Jordan had not needed to import olive oil for nearly 25 years prior to last year due to local self-sufficiency and surplus exports to Gulf markets.
Regarding prices, Al-Najdawi expects the price of an olive oil tin not to exceed 100 JOD this season. He explained that production costs for farmers have risen significantly, with daily labor wages for harvesting increasing from around 6 JOD per day years ago to approximately 40 JOD for 8 hours of work today. Pressing costs have remained at around 65 piasters per kilogram for 12 years, with total pressing and empty tin costs reaching nearly 11 JOD.
Addressing misleading advertisements offering olive oil tins for 50 JOD, Al-Najdawi challenged the existence of genuine local olive oil at that price, cautioning citizens to be suspicious of any product priced below 90 JOD. He urged consumers to purchase directly from trusted sources, such as licensed presses and established agencies.
Al-Najdawi also affirmed that olive oil exports will not be permitted until local market self-sufficiency is fully achieved, ensuring product availability and price stability for Jordanian consumers.
Source: Rum News Agency