Aluminium drums imports in Jordan: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Jordan imported aluminium drums worth $29.4 million (4.4 thousand tonnes). That is 21% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 32% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $43.4 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 | $29.4M | 4.4K t |
| 2023 | $37.3M | 3.9K t |
| 2022 | $43.4M | 4.7K t |
| 2021 | $25.5M | 3.2K t |
| 2020 | $19.1M | 2.7K t |
| 2019 | $26.4M | 3.6K t |
| 2018 | $24.9M | 3.7K t |
| 2017 | $4.3M | 523 t |
Where Jordan imports aluminium drums from
One supplier dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 55% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Kuwait grew fastest (+77% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $16.1M | 55% |
| Kuwait | $6.4M | 22% |
| Turkey | $2.4M | 8.3% |
| Lebanon | $1.0M | 3.5% |
| India | $970K | 3.3% |
| Egypt | $869K | 3% |
| Germany | $564K | 1.9% |
| China | $384K | 1.3% |
| Bulgaria | $236K | 0.8% |
| Belgium | $214K | 0.7% |
Product types under HS 7612
| 7612.90 | Aluminium: casks, drums, cans, boxes and the like for any material (not compressed or liquefied gas), 300l capacity or less, whether or not lined or… | 88% |
| 7612.10 | Aluminium: collapsible tubular containers, for any material, (not compressed or liquefied gas), 300l capacity or less, whether or not lined, not… | 13% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7612.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.73 per kg, close to the world average of $7.86.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Aluminium drums exports from Jordan
In 2024, Jordan exported aluminium drums worth $25.6 million (3.3 thousand tonnes). Lebanon alone took 75% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Israel grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Lebanon | $19.1M | 75% |
| Saudi Arabia | $2.8M | 11% |
| Turkey | $1.5M | 5.7% |
| Israel | $1.3M | 5% |
| Senegal | $761K | 3% |
| Egypt | $160K | 0.6% |
| Qatar | $23K | 0.1% |
| Pakistan | $11K | 0% |
| Belgium | $4K | 0% |
| Thailand | $3K | 0% |
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 7612: Aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes etc (including rigid, collapsible tubular containers), for materials other than compressed, liquefied gas, 300l capacity or less, lined, heat-insulated or not.
Common questions
What is the value of aluminium drums imported by Jordan?
Jordan imported aluminium drums worth $29.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 57th of 210 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply aluminium drums to Jordan?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 55% of the value ($16.1 million), followed by Kuwait (22%) and Turkey (8%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 149% on the year.
What is the average import price of aluminium drums per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.73 per kg in 2024, 14% below the world average of $7.86 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 aluminium drums to Jordan changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.3 million in 2017 to $29.4 million in 2024, an increase of 582%. The peak was 2022 at $43.4 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Jordan also export aluminium drums?
Yes. Jordan exported $25.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Lebanon, Saudi Arabia and Turkey. That compares with imports of $29.4 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for aluminium drums?
The HS code for aluminium drums is heading 7612. In Jordan the largest six-digit codes were 7612.90 (88% of the value) and 7612.10 (12%). It sits in HS chapter 76 (aluminium and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7612 page.
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