Anionic surfactant imports in Jordan: data, top suppliers and prices
Jordan imported $23.7 million of anionic surfactant in 2024 (21.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average.
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 | $23.7M | 21.6K t |
| 2023 | $23.7M | 11.1K t |
| 2022 | $24.2M | 12.0K t |
| 2021 | $19.1M | 11.1K t |
| 2020 | $22.1M | 14.4K t |
| 2019 | $16.9M | 17.9K t |
| 2018 | $17.1M | 13.8K t |
| 2017 | $12.5M | 9.6K t |
Where Jordan imports anionic surfactant from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 71% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+531% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $16.9M | 71% |
| Egypt | $2.3M | 9.9% |
| Malaysia | $1.5M | 6.4% |
| India | $903K | 3.8% |
| Italy | $806K | 3.4% |
| United States | $651K | 2.7% |
| Germany | $225K | 1% |
| Belgium | $179K | 0.8% |
| Saudi Arabia | $31K | 0.1% |
| Israel | $26K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.10 per kg, 33% below the world average of $1.65, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Anionic surfactant exports from Jordan
In 2024, Jordan exported anionic surfactant worth $2.6 million (1.6 thousand tonnes). Israel alone took 68% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Israel | $1.8M | 68% |
| Saudi Arabia | $629K | 24% |
| Tunisia | $90K | 3.5% |
| Lebanon | $46K | 1.8% |
| Kuwait | $43K | 1.7% |
| Qatar | $15K | 0.6% |
| United States | $4K | 0.2% |
| South Korea | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Jordan?
The shipment records behind Jordan anionic surfactant imports (HS 3402.11): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 3402.11: Organic surface-active agents: anionic (other than soap), whether or not put up for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of anionic surfactant imported by Jordan?
Jordan imported anionic surfactant worth $23.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 21.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 48th of 214 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 0% on 2023.
Which countries supply anionic surfactant to Jordan?
China was the largest supplier with 71% of the value ($16.9 million), followed by Egypt (10%) and Malaysia (6%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 531% on the year.
What is the average import price of anionic surfactant per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.10 per kg in 2024, 33% below the world average of $1.65 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of anionic surfactant to Jordan changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.5 million in 2017 to $23.7 million in 2024, an increase of 90%. The peak was 2022 at $24.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $19.9 million a year.
Does Jordan also export anionic surfactant?
Yes. Jordan exported $2.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Israel, Saudi Arabia and Tunisia. On balance Jordan is a net importer of this product, by about $21.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for anionic surfactant?
The HS code for anionic surfactant is subheading 3402.11. It sits in HS chapter 34 (soap, organic surface-active agents; washing, lubricating, polishing or scouring preparations; artificial or prepared waxes, candles and similar articles, modelling pastes, dental waxes and dental preparations with a basis of plaster). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3402 page.
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