Corn starch imports in Jordan: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Jordan imported corn starch worth $4.4 million (9.7 thousand tonnes). Value fell 32% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $6.9 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 | $4.4M | 9.7K t |
| 2023 | $6.5M | 7.7K t |
| 2022 | $6.9M | 9.2K t |
| 2021 | $4.5M | 8.6K t |
| 2020 | $3.2M | 6.8K t |
| 2019 | $2.8M | 6.4K t |
| 2018 | $3.0M | 7.2K t |
| 2017 | $4.1M | 10.7K t |
Where Jordan imports corn starch from
Saudi Arabia alone supplied 80% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $3.5M | 80% |
| Turkey | $644K | 15% |
| Malta | $64K | 1.5% |
| France | $57K | 1.3% |
| Slovakia | $44K | 1% |
| Netherlands | $42K | 1% |
| Spain | $16K | 0.4% |
| Germany | $11K | 0.3% |
| India | $2K | 0% |
| Lebanon | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.46 per kg, 22% below the world average of $0.59, 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.
Corn starch exports from Jordan
In 2024, Jordan exported corn starch worth $384 thousand (153 tonnes). Most of it went to United Kingdom (22%), Germany (15%), Qatar (14%). Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+441% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $86K | 22% |
| Germany | $56K | 15% |
| Qatar | $54K | 14% |
| Netherlands | $40K | 10% |
| United States | $29K | 7.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $28K | 7.3% |
| Canada | $22K | 5.8% |
| Sweden | $16K | 4.1% |
| France | $13K | 3.4% |
| Belgium | $11K | 2.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Jordan?
The shipment records behind Jordan corn starch imports (HS 1108.12): 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 1108.12: Starch: maize (corn) starch.
Common questions
What is the value of corn starch imported by Jordan?
Jordan imported corn starch worth $4.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 62nd of 206 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 32% on 2023.
Which countries supply corn starch to Jordan?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 80% of the value ($3.5 million), followed by Turkey (15%) and Malta (1%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 86% on the year.
What is the average import price of corn starch per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.46 per kg in 2024, 22% below the world average of $0.59 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of corn starch to Jordan changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.1 million in 2017 to $4.4 million in 2024, an increase of 8%. The peak was 2022 at $6.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.4 million a year.
Does Jordan also export corn starch?
Yes. Jordan exported $384 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Kingdom, Germany and Qatar. On balance Jordan is a net importer of this product, by about $4.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for corn starch?
The HS code for corn starch is subheading 1108.12. It sits in HS chapter 11 (products of the milling industry; malt, starches, inulin, wheat gluten). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1108 page.
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