Antibiotic imports in Jordan: data, top suppliers and prices
Jordan imported $78.0 million of antibiotic in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 4% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $78.0M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $81.4M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $68.0M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $44.7M | 807 t |
| 2020 | $59.8M | 802 t |
| 2019 | $63.1M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $56.7M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $51.2M | 983 t |
Where Jordan imports antibiotic from
China alone supplied 60% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+57% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $46.5M | 60% |
| India | $22.8M | 29% |
| Italy | $3.2M | 4.2% |
| Spain | $1.3M | 1.7% |
| Hungary | $890K | 1.1% |
| Malaysia | $757K | 1% |
| Romania | $546K | 0.7% |
| Slovakia | $539K | 0.7% |
| Czech Republic | $410K | 0.5% |
| South Korea | $316K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 2941
| 2941.90 | Antibiotics: n.e.c. in heading no. 2941 | 62% |
| 2941.10 | Antibiotics: penicillins and their derivatives with a penicillanic acid structure: salts thereof | 15% |
| 2941.30 | Antibiotics: tetracyclines and their derivatives: salts thereof | 11% |
| 2941.50 | Antibiotics: erythromycin and its derivatives: salts thereof | 11% |
| 2941.40 | Antibiotics: chloramphenicol and its derivatives: salts thereof | 1.6% |
| 2941.20 | Antibiotics: streptomycins and their derivatives: salts thereof | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2941.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $50.80 per kg, 30% below the world average of $72.95, 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.
Antibiotic exports from Jordan
In 2024, Jordan exported antibiotic worth $1.0 million (8 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Portugal accounted for 97% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Portugal | $972K | 97% |
| Mauritania | $12K | 1.2% |
| Taiwan | $12K | 1.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $8K | 0.8% |
| Denmark | $0K | 0% |
| Ireland | $0K | 0% |
| Malta | $0K | 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 2941: Antibiotics.
Common questions
What is the value of antibiotic imported by Jordan?
Jordan imported antibiotic worth $78.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 33rd of 198 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply antibiotic to Jordan?
China was the largest supplier with 60% of the value ($46.5 million), followed by India (29%) and Italy (4%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. The Czech Republic grew fastest among the top ten, up 420% on the year.
What is the average import price of antibiotic per kg?
The average declared import value was about $50.80 per kg in 2024, 30% below the world average of $72.95 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 antibiotic to Jordan changed since 2017?
Imports went from $51.2 million in 2017 to $78.0 million in 2024, an increase of 52%. The peak was 2023 at $81.4 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Jordan also export antibiotic?
Yes. Jordan exported $1.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Portugal, Mauritania and Taiwan. On balance Jordan is a net importer of this product, by about $77.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for antibiotic?
The HS code for antibiotic is heading 2941. In Jordan the largest six-digit codes were 2941.90 (62% of the value) and 2941.10 (15%). It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2941 page.
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