Cigarettes exports from Jordan: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Jordan exported cigarettes worth $40.6 million (1.3 thousand tonnes). Value rose 47% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% a year on average.
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 | $40.6M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $27.7M | 585 t |
| 2022 | $7.9M | 291 t |
| 2021 | $6.0M | 95 t |
| 2020 | $4.2M | 267 t |
| 2019 | $16.5M | 1.7K t |
| 2018 | $21.3M | 2.7K t |
| 2017 | $11.2M | 1.4K t |
Where Jordan exports cigarettes to
Most of it went to Saudi Arabia (36%), Kuwait (25%), Bahrain (16%). Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+340% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $14.8M | 37% |
| Kuwait | $10.3M | 26% |
| Bahrain | $6.6M | 16% |
| Egypt | $6.0M | 15% |
| Lebanon | $2.3M | 5.7% |
| Qatar | $327K | 0.8% |
| India | $85K | 0.2% |
| Israel | $50K | 0.1% |
| China | $26K | 0.1% |
| Singapore | $23K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 2402
| 2402.20 | Cigarettes: containing tobacco | 100% |
| 2402.10 | Cigars, cheroots and cigarillos: containing tobacco including the weight of every band, wrapper or attachment thereto | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2402.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $32.07 per kg, 40% above the world average of $22.88. 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.
Cigarettes imports to Jordan
Jordan imported $16.9 million of cigarettes in 2024 (832 tonnes). One supplier dominates: Lithuania accounted for 53% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+199% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Lithuania | $8.9M | 53% |
| Turkey | $4.1M | 24% |
| Serbia | $1.2M | 7.3% |
| Belgium | $1.1M | 6.7% |
| Bulgaria | $636K | 3.8% |
| Germany | $419K | 2.5% |
| Cyprus | $161K | 1% |
| Dominican Republic | $81K | 0.5% |
| Netherlands | $54K | 0.3% |
| United States | $40K | 0.2% |
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 2402: Cigars, cheroots, cigarillos and cigarettes; of tobacco or of tobacco substitutes.
Common questions
What is the value of cigarettes exported by Jordan?
Jordan exported cigarettes worth $40.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 49th of 171 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 47% on 2023.
Which countries buy cigarettes from Jordan?
Saudi Arabia was the largest buyer with 36% of the value ($14.8 million), followed by Kuwait (25%) and Bahrain (16%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 19 buyer countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 340% on the year.
What is the average export price of cigarettes per kg?
The average declared export value was about $32.07 per kg in 2024, 40% above the world average of $22.88 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 cigarettes from Jordan changed since 2017?
Exports went from $11.2 million in 2017 to $40.6 million in 2024, an increase of 262%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Jordan also import cigarettes?
Yes. Jordan imported $16.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Lithuania, Turkey and Serbia. On balance Jordan is a net exporter of this product, by about $23.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for cigarettes?
The HS code for cigarettes is heading 2402. In Jordan the largest six-digit codes were 2402.20 (100% of the value) and 2402.10 (0%). It sits in HS chapter 24 (tobacco and manufactured tobacco substitutes; products, whether or not containing nicotine, intended for inhalation without combustion; other nicotine containing products intended for the intake of nicotine into the human body). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2402 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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