Classification
Product TypeIndustrial Product
Product FormPrepared/Compound Feed (poultry)
Industry PositionLivestock Production Input
Market
Poultry feed in Jordan is primarily manufactured domestically by industrial feed mills supplying commercial broiler and layer operations. Key raw materials (notably maize and soybean meal) are largely imported, making feed costs highly exposed to global commodity price movements and ocean-freight volatility. Vertically integrated poultry companies operate feed mills as part of integrated supply chains, alongside independent mills serving the wider livestock market. Market access and continuity depend on Ministry of Agriculture import permitting for feed and, where applicable, registration controls for feed additives or concentrates.
Market RoleImport-dependent market with domestic feed milling
Domestic RoleEssential input for Jordan’s commercial poultry production; largely produced locally from imported raw materials
Market GrowthGrowing (recent years (reported 2025–2026 activity))capacity expansion and continued demand from commercial poultry production
Risks
Supply Security HighJordan’s poultry-feed cost base depends heavily on imported bulk inputs (especially maize and soybean meal). Global commodity price spikes and sea-lane disruptions can sharply raise landed costs and create availability shocks for domestic feed mills, with immediate knock-on effects for poultry production economics.Diversify origin and supplier base for maize/soybean meal, maintain safety-stock coverage where storage allows, and use forward contracts/hedging and substitute-ingredient formulations where technically feasible.
Regulatory Compliance MediumFeed imports require Ministry of Agriculture prior licensing and supporting documents; first-time imports and additive/concentrate products may trigger additional approvals or registration checks, raising the risk of border delay or refusal if documentation is incomplete.Pre-validate shipment document packs against the Jordan Trade Portal procedure and confirm whether the product is treated as a feed additive/concentrate requiring registration evidence.
Logistics MediumBulk seaborne logistics for key inputs (grain and soybean meal) are cost-sensitive; freight volatility and port/overland bottlenecks can disrupt milling schedules and raise delivered feed prices.Align procurement with storage capacity, book freight with contingency buffers, and maintain alternate routing and discharge options where commercially viable.
Food Safety MediumMoisture control, mold growth, and contaminants (including mycotoxin risk in grain supply chains) can compromise feed safety and performance, leading to rejection, recalls, or downstream animal health impacts.Apply Codex-aligned good animal feeding practices and implement incoming-raw-material and finished-product testing (COAs, sampling plans, and controlled storage conditions).
Sustainability- Embedded land-use and deforestation-risk exposure in imported soybean meal supply chains (origin risk depends on supplier country and traceability).
- GHG footprint sensitivity due to reliance on imported bulk inputs and long-distance shipping.
Labor & Social- Worker health and safety in feed mills (dust control, sanitation, and micro-contamination prevention practices) is a practical operational theme in Jordan’s industrial feed milling.
Standards- ISO 22000 (animal feed scope)
FAQ
What documents are commonly required to import poultry feed into Jordan?Jordan’s Trade Portal procedure for feed imports lists core documents such as a commercial registration, ID/authorization, a foreign certificate of origin, and the Ministry of Agriculture license application. If the product is an additive or concentrate, a registration certificate may be required, and the process results in a signed and stamped feed import license.
Is Jordan’s poultry feed supply dependent on imported raw materials?Yes. Industry reporting on Jordan’s feed milling sector notes that key inputs like maize and soybean meal are sourced from outside Jordan, meaning compound feed production is closely tied to the availability and landed costs of imported bulk commodities.
What quality-control practices are highlighted by major poultry feed mills operating in Jordan?A major integrated poultry company’s feed mill description highlights raw-material testing before production, testing of finished feed before release, sanitation programs to prevent micro-contamination, dust control measures, and storage systems that manage temperature, humidity, and ventilation.