Chocolate imports in Jordan: data, top suppliers and prices
Jordan imported $69.4 million of chocolate in 2024 (11.4 thousand tonnes). Value fell 27% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $102.0 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 | $69.4M | 11.4K t |
| 2023 | $94.9M | 15.4K t |
| 2022 | $102.0M | 17.4K t |
| 2021 | $86.4M | 15.2K t |
| 2020 | $81.1M | 15.6K t |
| 2019 | $88.6M | 18.8K t |
| 2018 | $86.6M | 18.5K t |
| 2017 | $78.1M | 15.6K t |
Where Jordan imports chocolate from
Most of the value came from Belgium (18%), Italy (15%), Lebanon (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 42%. Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+84% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $12.4M | 18% |
| Italy | $10.1M | 15% |
| Lebanon | $6.4M | 9.3% |
| United Kingdom | $6.3M | 9% |
| Egypt | $6.2M | 9% |
| Turkey | $5.3M | 7.6% |
| Netherlands | $4.3M | 6.2% |
| United States | $4.1M | 5.9% |
| Germany | $1.8M | 2.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.7M | 2.5% |
Product types under HS 1806
| 1806.90 | Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa: n.e.c. in chapter 18 | 51% |
| 1806.20 | Chocolate & other food preparations containing cocoa: in blocks, slabs or bars weighing more than 2kg or in liquid, paste, powder, granular or other… | 24% |
| 1806.31 | Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa: in blocks, slabs or bars, filled, weighing 2kg or less | 18% |
| 1806.32 | Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa: in blocks, slabs or bars, (not filled), weighing 2kg or less | 6% |
| 1806.10 | Cocoa: powder, containing added sugar or other sweetening matter | 0.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1806.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.07 per kg, close to the world average of $6.27.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Chocolate exports from Jordan
In 2024, Jordan exported chocolate worth $67.1 million (11.7 thousand tonnes). Saudi Arabia alone took 76% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Kuwait grew fastest (+207% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $51.2M | 76% |
| Qatar | $3.5M | 5.2% |
| Kuwait | $3.4M | 5.1% |
| Israel | $2.6M | 3.9% |
| United States | $2.5M | 3.8% |
| Bahrain | $1.3M | 1.9% |
| Morocco | $588K | 0.9% |
| Lebanon | $487K | 0.7% |
| Tunisia | $455K | 0.7% |
| Canada | $309K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Jordan?
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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 1806: Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa.
Common questions
What is the value of chocolate imported by Jordan?
Jordan imported chocolate worth $69.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 70th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply chocolate to Jordan?
Belgium was the largest supplier with 18% of the value ($12.4 million), followed by Italy (15%) and Lebanon (9%). The top three together account for 42%, out of 43 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 84% on the year.
What is the average import price of chocolate per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.07 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $6.27 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 chocolate to Jordan changed since 2017?
Imports went from $78.1 million in 2017 to $69.4 million in 2024, a fall of 11%. The peak was 2022 at $102.0 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Jordan also export chocolate?
Yes. Jordan exported $67.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Kuwait. That compares with imports of $69.4 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for chocolate?
The HS code for chocolate is heading 1806. In Jordan the largest six-digit codes were 1806.90 (51% of the value) and 1806.20 (24%). It sits in HS chapter 18 (cocoa and cocoa preparations). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1806 page.
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