Jordan is a steady market for Egyptian faba beans (dried broad beans, HS 0713.50). Ful medames and faba-based breakfasts are central to Jordanian food culture, and the country imports its pulses. Egypt — a recognised top-five global exporter of dried broad beans and the reference origin for ful — supplies Jordanian importers, canners and foodservice buyers with graded, food-grade faba. This guide covers grades, logistics, JFDA requirements, crop calendar and pricing.

Quick Answer

Jordan imports faba beans for ful and breakfast dishes. Egypt is a recognised top-five exporter of dried broad beans (HS 0713.50) and the reference ful origin. Grades: large-seeded whole (canning/ful), small-seeded, split/decorticated. Ships in 25/50 kg bags in dry containers to Aqaba (~5–9 days) or overland. Imports need JFDA clearance, a phytosanitary certificate, Halal handling and MRL compliance.

Why Jordan Imports Egyptian Faba Beans

Faba is a breakfast institution in Jordan, and domestic pulse output is small, so imports cover demand. Egypt is the natural origin: its faba is the standard for authentic ful medames, and both sea (via Aqaba) and overland routes are established. Consistent grading and competitive pricing make Egypt the go-to supplier for Jordanian canners and the HORECA trade.

Market snapshotDetail
Use in marketFul medames, canning, breakfast HORECA
HS code0713.50 (dried broad & horse beans)
Main routesAqaba (sea); overland via land bridge
Transit timeSea 5–9 days; overland faster
Packaging25 / 50 kg PP bags
Demand peakYear-round; lift during Ramadan

Grades & Specifications

Large-seeded whole faba: premium grade for canning and traditional ful. Small-seeded faba: economical everyday grade. Split/decorticated: for quick-cook and processed lines. Specifications cover moisture (≤13%), purity/admixture, sizing and defect tolerance. Canners specify tight size bands and low defects; product is machine-cleaned, calibrated and colour-sorted.

Logistics & Route

Dried faba ships in standard dry containers — no cold chain — in 25/50 kg bags, via Aqaba (roughly 5–9 days by sea) or overland through the regional land bridge for faster replenishment. Bags must be kept dry and ventilated to hold moisture spec; fumigation certificates are commonly required for storage-pest control.

Import Requirements

Jordanian imports require clearance by the Jordan Food and Drug Administration (JFDA), a phytosanitary certificate from Egyptian plant quarantine, a certificate of origin and often a fumigation certificate. Pesticide residues must meet applicable MRLs. Consignments follow Halal-compliant handling and Arabic labelling (product, origin, packer, net weight, lot). Buyers expect HACCP/ISO 22000 at the packing facility and lot traceability.

Crop Calendar & Availability

PeriodAvailability
April–JuneMain harvest — new-crop faba
July–DecemberPeak shipping from stored new crop
January–MarchContinuity supply; pre-Ramadan build-up

Faba stores well, so Egypt supplies Jordan year-round from the spring harvest, letting buyers time stock ahead of the Ramadan peak.

Source & data: Egypt is recognised among the world’s top-five exporters of dried broad beans. Source: Tridge broad-bean trade overview, 2024. HS code 0713.50 (dried broad & horse beans, shelled). Per-market volumes vary seasonally and are confirmed at contracting; no per-market figure is asserted here.

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