Classification
Product TypeProcessed Food
Product FormShelf-stable paste/concentrate (cans/jars/aseptic)
Industry PositionProcessed Food Ingredient and Retail Grocery Staple
Market
Tomato paste in Jordan is a domestically manufactured processed-vegetable staple that is also exposed to import and freight conditions for raw materials, packaging, and competing finished goods. Jordan-based producers such as Zalloum Group (Sahab/King Abdullah II Industrial City) and Al Barakeh Food Industries (Al Jizah) produce tomato paste/concentrate in multiple concentrations and pack formats. Food safety and labeling oversight for the Jordan market sits with the Jordan Food and Drug Administration (JFDA), while national standards and technical regulations are issued and monitored by the Jordan Standards and Metrology Organization (JSMO). Given Jordan’s extreme water scarcity, domestic tomato supply and processing continuity are structurally vulnerable to drought/heat and irrigation constraints. Because tomato paste is bulky relative to value, freight-rate volatility can materially affect landed costs and market availability.
Market RoleDomestic producer with import supplementation (import- and freight-exposed market)
Domestic RoleRetail grocery staple and food-manufacturing ingredient used across household, foodservice, and industrial channels
Specification
Physical Attributes- Concentrated tomato pulp/juice processed to exclude most skins and seeds (processed concentrate form)
- Color consistency and absence of off-odors are key acceptance checks for retail and foodservice buyers
Compositional Metrics- Codex definition: 'Tomato Paste' contains at least 24% natural total soluble solids (measured without added salt); 'Tomato Puree' is 7% to <24%
- Jordan manufacturer product range examples include 18–20, 22–24, 24–26 and 28–30 concentrate grades (as marketed by a domestic producer)
Packaging- Cans and jars (retail and foodservice sizes)
- Concentrate grades offered across multiple pack sizes and concentrations by Jordan-based manufacturers
Supply Chain
Value Chain- Tomato reception/sourcing → processing/concentration → sterilization → canning/jarring/aseptic filling → ambient warehousing → domestic distribution and/or export dispatch
Temperature- Ambient-stable distribution for sealed containers; protect from excessive heat during storage and transport
- Refrigerated storage after opening is required for quality retention in downstream use
Shelf Life- Shelf-stable when unopened; quality and color can degrade with prolonged high-temperature storage
Freight IntensityHigh
Transport ModeMultimodal
Risks
Climate HighJordan’s extreme water scarcity and drought/heat exposure can sharply constrain irrigated tomato supply, disrupting tomato paste manufacturing throughput and increasing raw material costs and volatility for the domestic market.Diversify approved suppliers and sourcing windows, prioritize water-efficient contracted production where feasible, and hold buffer inventory to bridge drought/heat-driven supply gaps.
Logistics HighTomato paste is freight-intensive; global freight-cost spikes and route disruptions can materially raise landed costs and cause availability shocks for imports and for export programs shipping from Jordan.Use multi-route planning (sea/land alternatives), contract freight where possible, and maintain safety stock aligned to lead-time variability.
Regulatory Compliance MediumNon-compliance with Jordan food labeling/market conformity requirements can trigger shipment holds, relabeling, or rejection; enforcement authority includes JFDA oversight of food safety and proper labeling, with standards/technical regulations issued and monitored by JSMO.Pre-validate Arabic labeling and composition declarations with the importer against JFDA/JSMO expectations and align product designation (paste vs puree) to Codex STAN 57 definitions and soluble-solids thresholds.
Sustainability- Extreme water scarcity and irrigation constraints affecting tomato availability and processing continuity
FAQ
Does Jordan have domestic tomato paste manufacturing?Yes. Jordan-based manufacturers publicly describe local tomato paste production, including Zalloum Group’s tomato paste factory in Jordan and Al Barakeh Food Industries’ tomato paste and puree production operations.
How is “tomato paste” defined versus “tomato puree” for specification purposes?Codex STAN 57-1981 defines processed tomato concentrates and distinguishes “tomato paste” as a concentrate with at least 24% natural total soluble solids (measured without added salt), while “tomato puree” is 7% to less than 24%.
What concentration ranges and pack formats are produced by Jordan manufacturers?A Jordan-based producer (Zalloum Group) markets tomato concentrate/paste grades including 18–20, 22–24, 24–26, and 28–30, and indicates availability in cans and jars; Al Barakeh also positions itself as a tomato paste and puree producer.
Which authorities are central for food safety, labeling, and standards for tomato paste in Jordan?JFDA is the national competent authority responsible for food safety and proper labeling oversight, while JSMO issues and monitors Jordanian standards and technical regulations that support conformity requirements for goods on the market.