Preliminary indicators suggest a promising start to Jordan’s 2025 olive harvest, with production expected to rise in several regions and prices remaining largely stable, according to the Jordanian Olive Press and Producers Association.
Head of the Association Mohammad Najdawi said that a tin of regular virgin olive oil is currently selling for around JD100, while extra virgin olive oil ranges between JD115 and JD120. He added that “olive mills have agreed to maintain the official milling fee at JD0.65 per kilogramme.”
Najdawi noted that yields in irrigated areas have doubled compared with last year, while rain-fed regions have seen lower production due to adverse weather conditions, resulting in limited losses for some farmers.
“Our priority is ensuring that the local market remains well supplied, with no exports planned for this season,” he said.
He also pointed out that olive scarcity is being reported across the Eastern Mediterranean, which may prompt the need to import olives from the Maghreb or Syria, in coordination with the Ministry of Agriculture.
To promote local products, the association will hold olive festivals in Amman, Zarqa, and Irbid in the coming weeks, encouraging consumers to buy directly from certified presses.
Najdawi stressed that Jordanian olive oil remains among the finest in the world, produced from first cold press methods and renowned for its authentic flavour and high quality.
Association spokesperson Mahmoud Omari said that “although there are fewer olives this year, each olive contains more oil, which helps offset the lower overall harvest.”
Consumers expressed cautious optimism about the season’s outlook.
“It’s reassuring that prices are stable. I always buy from trusted presses to ensure quality,” said Sahar Haddad from Amman.
Meanwhile, Mahmoud Khatib from Irbid said, “Even if some regions produce less, Jordanian olive oil’s quality makes it worth every dinar.”
The association reiterated that certified presses remain the most reliable source for purchasing olive oil