Carbonate exports from Jordan: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Jordan exported carbonate worth $30.9 million (309.9 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $30.9M | 309.9K t |
| 2023 | $31.0M | 91.9K t |
| 2022 | $38.0M | 149.2K t |
| 2021 | $38.5M | 150.1K t |
| 2020 | $20.1M | 53.6K t |
| 2019 | $24.5M | 332.1K t |
| 2018 | $22.4M | 271.5K t |
| 2017 | $25.1M | 411.7K t |
Where Jordan exports carbonate to
One buyer market dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 70% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Kuwait grew fastest (+64% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $21.6M | 70% |
| India | $2.8M | 9% |
| Kuwait | $1.8M | 6% |
| South Africa | $1.8M | 5.9% |
| Egypt | $691K | 2.2% |
| Qatar | $650K | 2.1% |
| Israel | $531K | 1.7% |
| Tanzania | $437K | 1.4% |
| Bahrain | $268K | 0.9% |
| Kenya | $203K | 0.7% |
Product types under HS 2836
| 2836.50 | Carbonates: calcium carbonate | 100% |
| 2836.30 | Carbonates: sodium hydrogen carbonate (sodium bicarbonate) | 0% |
| 2836.20 | Carbonates: disodium carbonate | 0% |
| 2836.40 | Carbonates: potassium carbonate | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2836.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.10 per kg, 78% below the world average of $0.45, 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.
Carbonate imports to Jordan
Jordan imported $14.8 million of carbonate in 2024 (32.3 thousand tonnes). Most of the value came from Germany (30%), Turkey (24%), China (21%). Among the main suppliers, Bulgaria grew fastest (+517% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $4.4M | 30% |
| Turkey | $3.6M | 24% |
| China | $3.2M | 22% |
| Poland | $1.1M | 7.3% |
| Bulgaria | $704K | 4.8% |
| Saudi Arabia | $468K | 3.2% |
| India | $436K | 2.9% |
| Singapore | $227K | 1.5% |
| Bosnia Herzegovina | $201K | 1.4% |
| France | $159K | 1.1% |
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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Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 2836: Carbonates; peroxocarbonates (percarbonates); commercial ammonium carbonate containing ammonium carbamate.
Common questions
What is the value of carbonate exported by Jordan?
Jordan exported carbonate worth $30.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 309.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 32nd of 157 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 0% on 2023.
Which countries buy carbonate from Jordan?
Saudi Arabia was the largest buyer with 70% of the value ($21.6 million), followed by India (9%) and Kuwait (6%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 25 buyer countries in total. Kuwait grew fastest among the top ten, up 64% on the year.
What is the average export price of carbonate per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.10 per kg in 2024, 78% below the world average of $0.45 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 exports of carbonate from Jordan changed since 2017?
Exports went from $25.1 million in 2017 to $30.9 million in 2024, an increase of 23%. The peak was 2021 at $38.5 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Jordan also import carbonate?
Yes. Jordan imported $14.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Germany, Turkey and China. On balance Jordan is a net exporter of this product, by about $16.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for carbonate?
The HS code for carbonate is heading 2836. In Jordan all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 2836.50. It sits in HS chapter 28 (inorganic chemicals; organic and inorganic compounds of precious metals; of rare earth metals, of radio-active elements and of isotopes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2836 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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