Alkaloid imports in Jordan: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of alkaloid by Jordan reached $3.1 million in 2024 (25 tonnes). That is 19% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $4.4 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3.1M | 25 t |
| 2023 | $2.6M | 20 t |
| 2022 | $1.2M | 10 t |
| 2021 | $2.6M | 22 t |
| 2020 | $3.4M | 18 t |
| 2019 | $4.4M | 63 t |
| 2018 | $4.3M | 32 t |
| 2017 | $2.4M | 63 t |
Where Jordan imports alkaloid from
India alone supplied 58% of it. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.8M | 58% |
| Italy | $736K | 24% |
| South Korea | $325K | 11% |
| Germany | $139K | 4.6% |
| Poland | $24K | 0.8% |
| China | $23K | 0.8% |
| United States | $20K | 0.6% |
| Ireland | $17K | 0.6% |
| France | $5K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $4K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 2939
| 2939.79 | Alkaloids: of vegetal origin, other than cocaine, ecgonine, levometamfetamine, metamfetamine (INN), metamfetamine racemate: salts, esters and other… | 42% |
| 2939.69 | Alkaloids: of rye ergot and their derivatives, salts thereof, n.e.c. in item no. 2939.6 | 25% |
| 2939.42 | Alkaloids: pseudoephedrine (INN) and its salts | 21% |
| 2939.19 | Alkaloids: of opium and their derivatives: other than in 2939.11, salts thereof | 8.1% |
| 2939.30 | Alkaloids: caffeine and its salts | 2.3% |
| 2939.59 | Alkaloids: theophylline and aminophylline (theophylline-ethylenediamine) and their derivatives: salts thereof, other than fenetylline | 1.5% |
| 2939.80 | Alkaloids: natural or reproduced by synthesis, and their salts, esters and other derivatives n.e.c. in heading no. 2939 | 0.2% |
| 2939.20 | Alkaloids: of cinchona and their derivatives: salts thereof | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2939.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $124.46 per kg, 172% above the world average of $45.72. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Alkaloid exports from Jordan
Exports of alkaloid by Jordan reached $210 thousand in 2024. Saudi Arabia alone took 100% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $210K | 100% |
Who is behind these numbers in Jordan?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 2939: Alkaloids; natural or reproduced by synthesis, and their salts, ethers, esters and other derivatives.
Common questions
What is the value of alkaloid imported by Jordan?
Jordan imported alkaloid worth $3.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 25 tonnes. That ranks it 62nd of 190 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply alkaloid to Jordan?
India was the largest supplier with 58% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by Italy (24%) and South Korea (11%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 96% on the year.
What is the average import price of alkaloid per kg?
The average declared import value was about $124.46 per kg in 2024, 172% above the world average of $45.72 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of alkaloid to Jordan changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.4 million in 2017 to $3.1 million in 2024, an increase of 30%. The peak was 2019 at $4.4 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Jordan also export alkaloid?
Yes. Jordan exported $210 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia. On balance Jordan is a net importer of this product, by about $2.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for alkaloid?
The HS code for alkaloid is heading 2939. In Jordan the largest six-digit codes were 2939.79 (42% of the value) and 2939.69 (25%). It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2939 page.
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