Bulk black tea imports in Jordan: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of bulk black tea by Jordan reached $24.2 million in 2024 (7.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 17% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 5% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $49.2 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 | $24.2M | 7.2K t |
| 2023 | $20.7M | 7.0K t |
| 2022 | $16.8M | 5.2K t |
| 2021 | $12.4M | 4.2K t |
| 2020 | $35.6M | 12.9K t |
| 2019 | $21.7M | 5.2K t |
| 2018 | $49.2M | 8.6K t |
| 2017 | $35.1M | 5.9K t |
Where Jordan imports bulk black tea from
Kenya alone supplied 61% of it. Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+159% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $14.8M | 61% |
| Saudi Arabia | $8.8M | 36% |
| Sri Lanka | $544K | 2.3% |
| India | $79K | 0.3% |
| China | $6K | 0% |
| South Korea | $1K | 0% |
| Turkey | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.36 per kg, 28% above the world average of $2.63. 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.
Bulk black tea exports from Jordan
In 2024, Jordan exported bulk black tea worth $18.9 million (2.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Saudi Arabia alone took 79% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Kuwait grew fastest (+257% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $15.0M | 79% |
| Qatar | $2.0M | 11% |
| Kuwait | $1.4M | 7.6% |
| United States | $314K | 1.7% |
| Malaysia | $162K | 0.9% |
| Luxembourg | $4K | 0% |
| Australia | $3K | 0% |
| Germany | $3K | 0% |
| Bahrain | $2K | 0% |
| Canada | $1K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Jordan?
The shipment records behind Jordan bulk black tea imports (HS 0902.40): 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 0902.40: Tea, black: (fermented) and partly fermented tea, in immediate packings of a content exceeding 3kg.
Common questions
What is the value of bulk black tea imported by Jordan?
Jordan imported bulk black tea worth $24.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 210 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply bulk black tea to Jordan?
Kenya was the largest supplier with 61% of the value ($14.8 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (36%) and Sri Lanka (2%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 159% on the year.
What is the average import price of bulk black tea per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.36 per kg in 2024, 28% above the world average of $2.63 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of bulk black tea to Jordan changed since 2017?
Imports went from $35.1 million in 2017 to $24.2 million in 2024, a fall of 31%. The peak was 2018 at $49.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $27.0 million a year.
Does Jordan also export bulk black tea?
Yes. Jordan exported $18.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Kuwait. On balance Jordan is a net importer of this product, by about $5.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for bulk black tea?
The HS code for bulk black tea is subheading 0902.40. It sits in HS chapter 09 (coffee, tea, mate and spices). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0902 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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