Carbon brushes imports in Jordan: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of carbon brushes by Jordan reached $2.3 million in 2024 (951 tonnes). That is 31% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 5% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $8.8 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 | $2.3M | 951 t |
| 2023 | $3.3M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $6.0M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $3.7M | 995 t |
| 2020 | $1.8M | 376 t |
| 2019 | $4.2M | 823 t |
| 2018 | $8.8M | 847 t |
| 2017 | $3.3M | 711 t |
Where Jordan imports carbon brushes from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 86% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.0M | 86% |
| Egypt | $80K | 3.5% |
| Spain | $68K | 3% |
| India | $57K | 2.5% |
| Turkey | $43K | 1.9% |
| Japan | $23K | 1% |
| Germany | $16K | 0.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $16K | 0.7% |
| United States | $8K | 0.3% |
| Netherlands | $7K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 8545
| 8545.11 | Carbon electrodes: with or without metal, of a kind used for furnaces | 83% |
| 8545.20 | Carbon brushes: with or without metal, used for electrical purposes | 12% |
| 8545.90 | Carbon: lamp carbons, battery carbons and other articles of graphite or other carbon, with or without metal, of a kind used for electrical purposes | 3.3% |
| 8545.19 | Carbon electrodes: with or without metal, of a kind used for other than furnaces | 1.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8545.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.39 per kg, 23% above the world average of $1.94. 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.
Carbon brushes exports from Jordan
In 2024, Jordan exported carbon brushes worth $240 thousand (1 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 89% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $214K | 89% |
| Tunisia | $8K | 3.4% |
| Qatar | $8K | 3.4% |
| Nigeria | $4K | 1.8% |
| Egypt | $4K | 1.7% |
| Pakistan | $2K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Jordan?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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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 8545: Carbon electrodes, carbon brushes, lamp carbons, battery carbons and other articles of graphite or other carbon; with or without metal, of a kind used for electrical purposes.
Common questions
What is the value of carbon brushes imported by Jordan?
Jordan imported carbon brushes worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 951 tonnes. That ranks it 83rd of 210 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 31% on 2023.
Which countries supply carbon brushes to Jordan?
China was the largest supplier with 86% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by Egypt (4%) and Spain (3%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 187% on the year.
What is the average import price of carbon brushes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.39 per kg in 2024, 23% above the world average of $1.94 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 carbon brushes to Jordan changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.3 million in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, a fall of 30%. The peak was 2018 at $8.8 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Jordan also export carbon brushes?
Yes. Jordan exported $240 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Tunisia and Qatar. On balance Jordan is a net importer of this product, by about $2.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for carbon brushes?
The HS code for carbon brushes is heading 8545. In Jordan the largest six-digit codes were 8545.11 (83% of the value) and 8545.20 (12%). It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8545 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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