Jamal Amro, representative of the food sector at the Jordan Chamber of Commerce, confirmed that all food items are available in sufficient quantities in the local market, noting that the consumer basket’s value has decreased by approximately 8% compared to last year’s Ramadan.
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He told Petra News Agency that local markets are witnessing a clear abundance of various food items ahead of Ramadan, along with a drop in prices.
Amro explained that the consumer basket is calculated based on average market prices, not the highest-priced brands, noting clear differences between brands. For example, the price of a liter of oil can vary by nearly one dinar between brands, and rice prices differ between mid-range and premium types. Comparisons are therefore based on average prices in the market.
Ramadan-related items such as walnuts, coconut, apricot paste, and tamarind are plentiful, and the diversity of import sources has enhanced competition and market availability.
This year’s legume season was strong, contributing to lower prices for chickpeas, lentils, beans, bulgur, and freekeh compared to last Ramadan.
Rice markets also feature wide brand diversity from countries like Vietnam, Thailand, India, the U.S., the EU, and new origins such as Argentina and Brazil, increasing competition and lowering prices versus last year. Sugar prices have also declined.
Vegetable oils are the only category that saw price increases, which began in August last year and are unrelated to Ramadan. The rise is attributed to a global reduction in sunflower cultivation, especially in Ukraine, one of the largest producers, leading to decreased supply and higher prices by about $400–500 per ton.
Overall, the consumer basket has remained stable for about a year, with rising oil prices offset by declines in sugar, rice, and legumes, along with steady prices for main local vegetables like cucumbers, tomatoes, and zucchini.
In the meat sector, both fresh and frozen beef, as well as imported cut meats, are available without issues.
Amro emphasized that trade activity is naturally increasing ahead of Ramadan due to changing consumption patterns and higher demand, assuring citizens of market stability and the availability of essential goods with no signs of shortages.
