Ceramic pigment imports in Jordan: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Jordan imported ceramic pigment worth $5.7 million (14.1 thousand tonnes). That is 129% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average.
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 | $5.7M | 14.1K t |
| 2023 | $2.5M | 4.8K t |
| 2022 | $5.6M | 3.6K t |
| 2021 | $1.9M | 561 t |
| 2020 | $2.5M | 144 t |
| 2019 | $3.9M | 904 t |
| 2018 | $4.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $3.1M | 669 t |
Where Jordan imports ceramic pigment from
China alone supplied 60% of it. Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+450% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.5M | 60% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.7M | 29% |
| Germany | $138K | 2.4% |
| Turkey | $118K | 2.1% |
| Netherlands | $101K | 1.8% |
| Italy | $59K | 1% |
| Belgium | $54K | 0.9% |
| Switzerland | $51K | 0.9% |
| Ukraine | $22K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $20K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 3207
| 3207.40 | Glass: glass frit and other glass, in the form of powder, granules or flakes | 34% |
| 3207.30 | Lustres: liquid lustres and similar preparations | 29% |
| 3207.20 | Enamels and glazes: vitrifiable enamels and glazes, engobes (slips) and similar preparations | 28% |
| 3207.10 | Pigments: prepared pigments, opacifiers, colours and similar preparations | 8.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3207.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.41 per kg, 77% below the world average of $1.78, 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.
Ceramic pigment exports from Jordan
In 2024, Jordan exported ceramic pigment worth $2.4 million (884 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 91% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $2.2M | 91% |
| Bahrain | $202K | 8.5% |
| Kuwait | $22K | 0.9% |
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 3207: Pigments, prepared; opacifiers, colours, vitrifiable enamels, glazes, engobes (slips), liquid lustres etc as used in the ceramic enamelling or glass industry; glass frit and powder, granules or flakes.
Common questions
What is the value of ceramic pigment imported by Jordan?
Jordan imported ceramic pigment worth $5.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 14.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 78th of 197 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 129% on 2023.
Which countries supply ceramic pigment to Jordan?
China was the largest supplier with 60% of the value ($3.5 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (29%) and Germany (2%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Ukraine grew fastest among the top ten, up 687% on the year.
What is the average import price of ceramic pigment per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.41 per kg in 2024, 77% below the world average of $1.78 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 ceramic pigment to Jordan changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.1 million in 2017 to $5.7 million in 2024, an increase of 83%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Jordan also export ceramic pigment?
Yes. Jordan exported $2.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Kuwait. On balance Jordan is a net importer of this product, by about $3.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for ceramic pigment?
The HS code for ceramic pigment is heading 3207. In Jordan the largest six-digit codes were 3207.40 (34% of the value) and 3207.30 (29%). It sits in HS chapter 32 (tanning or dyeing extracts; tannins and their derivatives; dyes, pigments and other colouring matter; paints, varnishes; putty, other mastics; inks). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3207 page.
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