Producer Price Index for Jordanian Agricultural Products Rises by 9.3% in Early 2025 - Jordan News
According to the Department of Statistics, the general Producer Price Index (PPI) for Jordanian agricultural producers during the first third of 2025 rose by 9.3%, reaching 111.5 points, compared to 102.0 points in the same period of 2024. اضافة اعلان Key Drivers Behind the Increase: The rise was mainly attributed to higher prices for several crops, particularly: Green sweet pepper Cauliflower Hot pepper These crops collectively had a relative importance weight of 34.3% in the index. In contrast, lower prices for crops such as: Eggplant Potatoes Tomatoes contributed to a downward pull, with a combined relative weight of 65.7%. April 2025 Breakdown: April 2025 vs. April 2024: The index increased to 119.9 points, up from 96.3 points in April 2024 – a 24.6% year-over-year rise. This monthly increase was largely due to higher prices for: Green chickpeas Tomatoes Melons These accounted for 73.2% of the price increases. However, prices fell for: Dry onions Green corn Green onions, representing 26.8% of the products surveyed. Monthly Change (April vs. March 2025): Despite the annual increase, the index declined by 7.4% in April 2025 compared to March 2025 (119.9 vs. 129.6 points). The decline was attributed to falling prices of: Loquats (eskadenia) Watermelon Zucchini, which together had a relative importance of 63.6%. Meanwhile, prices rose for: Lemons Tomatoes Potatoes, with a relative weight of 36.4%.
This data highlights the volatility in agricultural producer prices in Jordan, driven by seasonal trends, market demand, and crop availability, which directly impact farmer income and consumer prices.
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