Crustaceans imports in Jordan: data, top suppliers and prices
Jordan imported $4.0 million of crustaceans in 2024 (756 tonnes). Value fell 62% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $11.0 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 | $4.0M | 756 t |
| 2023 | $10.5M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $11.0M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $10.2M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $7.1M | 803 t |
| 2019 | $7.8M | 810 t |
| 2018 | $5.9M | 603 t |
| 2017 | $8.1M | 910 t |
Where Jordan imports crustaceans from
One supplier dominates: India accounted for 61% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Ecuador grew fastest (+753% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $2.4M | 61% |
| Ecuador | $1.1M | 27% |
| Saudi Arabia | $167K | 4.2% |
| Pakistan | $76K | 1.9% |
| Bahrain | $69K | 1.8% |
| Indonesia | $56K | 1.4% |
| China | $51K | 1.3% |
| Tunisia | $29K | 0.7% |
| United States | $22K | 0.6% |
| Thailand | $17K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 0306
| 0306.17 | Crustaceans: frozen, shrimps and prawns, excluding cold-water varieties, in shell or not, smoked, cooked or not before or during smoking: in shell… | 91% |
| 0306.19 | Crustaceans: frozen, n.e.c. in item no. 0306.1, in shell or not, smoked, cooked or not before or during smoking: in shell, cooked by steaming or by… | 5.4% |
| 0306.14 | Crustaceans: frozen, crabs, in shell or not, smoked, cooked or not before or during smoking: in shell, cooked by steaming or by boiling in water | 1.9% |
| 0306.36 | Crustaceans: live, fresh or chilled, shrimps and prawns excluding cold-water varieties, in shell or not | 0.3% |
| 0306.95 | Crustaceans: shrimps and prawns, smoked, cooked or not, whether in shell or not, whether or not cooked before or during smoking | 0.3% |
| 0306.11 | Crustaceans: frozen, rock lobsters and other sea crawfish (Palinurus spp., Panulirus spp., Jasus spp.), in shell or not, smoked, cooked or not before… | 0.3% |
| 0306.12 | Crustaceans: frozen, lobsters (Homarus spp.), in shell or not, smoked, cooked or not before or during smoking: in shell, cooked by steaming or by… | 0.3% |
| 0306.16 | Crustaceans: frozen, cold-water shrimps and prawns (Pandalus spp., Crangon crangon), in shell or not, smoked, cooked or not before or during smoking… | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0306.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.24 per kg, 35% below the world average of $8.11, 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.
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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 0306: Crustaceans; in shell or not, live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine; smoked, cooked or not before or during smoking; in shell, steamed or boiled, whether or not chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine.
Common questions
What is the value of crustaceans imported by Jordan?
Jordan imported crustaceans worth $4.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 756 tonnes. That ranks it 98th of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 62% on 2023.
Which countries supply crustaceans to Jordan?
India was the largest supplier with 61% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by Ecuador (27%) and Saudi Arabia (4%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Indonesia grew fastest among the top ten, up 903% on the year.
What is the average import price of crustaceans per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.24 per kg in 2024, 35% below the world average of $8.11 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 crustaceans to Jordan changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.1 million in 2017 to $4.0 million in 2024, a fall of 51%. The peak was 2022 at $11.0 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for crustaceans?
The HS code for crustaceans is heading 0306. In Jordan the largest six-digit codes were 0306.17 (91% of the value) and 0306.19 (5%). It sits in HS chapter 03 (fish and crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0306 page.
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