Corrugated cardboard imports in Jordan: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Jordan imported corrugated cardboard worth $15.2 million (32.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 211% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 28% 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 | $15.2M | 32.9K t |
| 2023 | $4.9M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $3.0M | 1.5K t |
| 2021 | $3.0M | 1.9K t |
| 2020 | $2.5M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $2.1M | 3.2K t |
| 2018 | $1.3M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $2.7M | 3.9K t |
Where Jordan imports corrugated cardboard from
Saudi Arabia alone supplied 98% of it. Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+277% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $14.9M | 98% |
| Bahrain | $103K | 0.7% |
| Switzerland | $60K | 0.4% |
| China | $40K | 0.3% |
| Italy | $24K | 0.2% |
| Egypt | $22K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $17K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $11K | 0.1% |
| Kenya | $10K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $8K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 4808
| 4808.90 | Paper and paperboard: other than corrugated (with or without glued flat surface sheets) or kraft paper, creped or crinkled, whether or not embossed… | 91% |
| 4808.40 | Paper and paperboard: kraft paper, creped or crinkled, whether or not embossed or perforated, in rolls or sheets, other than paper of heading 4803 | 7.7% |
| 4808.10 | Paper and paperboard: corrugated, whether or not perforated, in rolls or sheets, other than paper of heading 4803 | 1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4808.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.46 per kg, 63% below the world average of $1.23, 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.
Corrugated cardboard exports from Jordan
In 2024, Jordan exported corrugated cardboard worth $840 thousand (254 tonnes). Saudi Arabia alone took 91% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $764K | 91% |
| Egypt | $76K | 9% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
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 4808: Paper and paperboard, corrugated (with or without glued flat surface sheets), creped, crinkled, embossed or perforated, in rolls or sheets other than paper of the kind described in heading 4803.
Common questions
What is the value of corrugated cardboard imported by Jordan?
Jordan imported corrugated cardboard worth $15.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 32.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 27th of 209 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 211% on 2023.
Which countries supply corrugated cardboard to Jordan?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 98% of the value ($14.9 million), followed by Bahrain (1%) and Switzerland (0%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 277% on the year.
What is the average import price of corrugated cardboard per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.46 per kg in 2024, 63% below the world average of $1.23 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 corrugated cardboard to Jordan changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.7 million in 2017 to $15.2 million in 2024, an increase of 472%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Jordan also export corrugated cardboard?
Yes. Jordan exported $840 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Egypt and the Netherlands. On balance Jordan is a net importer of this product, by about $14.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for corrugated cardboard?
The HS code for corrugated cardboard is heading 4808. In Jordan the largest six-digit codes were 4808.90 (91% of the value) and 4808.40 (8%). It sits in HS chapter 48 (paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, of paper or paperboard). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4808 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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