Artificial staple fabric imports in Jordan: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of artificial staple fabric by Jordan reached $6.8 million in 2024 (745 tonnes). That is 14% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $17.6 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 | $6.8M | 745 t |
| 2023 | $7.8M | 719 t |
| 2022 | $8.3M | 701 t |
| 2021 | $10.2M | 880 t |
| 2020 | $6.4M | 517 t |
| 2019 | $10.9M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $17.6M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $15.0M | 1.0K t |
Where Jordan imports artificial staple fabric from
The largest suppliers were China (48%), Turkey (45%), Italy (5%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+32% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.2M | 48% |
| Turkey | $3.0M | 45% |
| Italy | $344K | 5.1% |
| Egypt | $70K | 1% |
| Singapore | $62K | 0.9% |
| Germany | $15K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $8K | 0.1% |
| Austria | $1K | 0% |
| Greece | $1K | 0% |
| Indonesia | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 5516
| 5516.12 | Fabrics, woven: dyed, containing 85% or more by weight of artificial staple fibres | 30% |
| 5516.42 | Fabrics, woven: dyed, containing less than 85% by weight of artificial staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton | 26% |
| 5516.22 | Fabrics, woven: dyed, containing less than 85% by weight of artificial staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with man-made filaments | 21% |
| 5516.23 | Fabrics, woven: of yarns of different colours, containing less than 85% by weight of artificial staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with man-made… | 5.8% |
| 5516.14 | Fabrics, woven: printed, containing 85% or more by weight of artificial staple fibres | 3.6% |
| 5516.92 | Fabrics, woven: dyed, of artificial staple fibres, n.e.c. in heading no. 5516 | 3.1% |
| 5516.33 | Fabrics, woven: of yarns of different colours, containing less than 85% by weight of artificial staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with wool or… | 3.1% |
| 5516.93 | Fabrics, woven: of yarns of different colours, of artificial staple fibres, n.e.c. in heading no. 5516 | 2.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5516.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.09 per kg, 30% above the world average of $6.97. 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.
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 5516: Woven fabrics of artificial staple fibres.
Common questions
What is the value of artificial staple fabric imported by Jordan?
Jordan imported artificial staple fabric worth $6.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 745 tonnes. That ranks it 75th of 191 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply artificial staple fabric to Jordan?
China was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($3.2 million), followed by Turkey (45%) and Italy (5%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 456% on the year.
What is the average import price of artificial staple fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.09 per kg in 2024, 30% above the world average of $6.97 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 artificial staple fabric to Jordan changed since 2017?
Imports went from $15.0 million in 2017 to $6.8 million in 2024, a fall of 55%. The peak was 2018 at $17.6 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for artificial staple fabric?
The HS code for artificial staple fabric is heading 5516. In Jordan the largest six-digit codes were 5516.12 (29% of the value) and 5516.42 (26%). It sits in HS chapter 55 (man-made staple fibres). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5516 page.
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