Carboxymethyl cellulose imports in Jordan: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Jordan imported carboxymethyl cellulose worth $3.4 million (1.8 thousand tonnes). That is 42% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $5.5 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 | $3.4M | 1.8K t |
| 2023 | $2.4M | 630 t |
| 2022 | $5.5M | 2.0K t |
| 2021 | $1.2M | 345 t |
| 2020 | $1.3M | 411 t |
| 2019 | $1.9M | 832 t |
| 2018 | $1.3M | 589 t |
| 2017 | $1.3M | 398 t |
Where Jordan imports carboxymethyl cellulose from
One supplier dominates: Turkey accounted for 53% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Ireland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $1.8M | 53% |
| China | $676K | 20% |
| Ireland | $265K | 7.9% |
| India | $161K | 4.8% |
| Germany | $139K | 4.1% |
| Kuwait | $117K | 3.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $66K | 2% |
| Netherlands | $56K | 1.7% |
| Belgium | $48K | 1.4% |
| Italy | $12K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.90 per kg, 44% below the world average of $3.39, 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.
Carboxymethyl cellulose exports from Jordan
In 2024, Jordan exported carboxymethyl cellulose worth $1.6 million (814 tonnes). Saudi Arabia alone took 95% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $1.6M | 96% |
| Israel | $74K | 4.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Jordan?
The shipment records behind Jordan carboxymethyl cellulose imports (HS 3912.31): 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 3912.31: Cellulose ethers: carboxymethylcellulose and its salts, in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of carboxymethyl cellulose imported by Jordan?
Jordan imported carboxymethyl cellulose worth $3.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 55th of 172 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 42% on 2023.
Which countries supply carboxymethyl cellulose to Jordan?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by China (20%) and Ireland (8%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 461% on the year.
What is the average import price of carboxymethyl cellulose per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.90 per kg in 2024, 44% below the world average of $3.39 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of carboxymethyl cellulose to Jordan changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.3 million in 2017 to $3.4 million in 2024, an increase of 167%. The peak was 2022 at $5.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.3 million a year.
Does Jordan also export carboxymethyl cellulose?
Yes. Jordan exported $1.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia and Israel. On balance Jordan is a net importer of this product, by about $1.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for carboxymethyl cellulose?
The HS code for carboxymethyl cellulose is subheading 3912.31. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3912 page.
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