Cutting tools imports in Jordan: data, top suppliers and prices
Jordan imported $2.7 million of cutting tools in 2024 (475 tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% 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 | $2.7M | 475 t |
| 2023 | $2.7M | 196 t |
| 2022 | $2.7M | 192 t |
| 2021 | $1.4M | 72 t |
| 2020 | $1.3M | 60 t |
| 2019 | $772K | 138 t |
| 2018 | $1.6M | 370 t |
| 2017 | $1.1M | 171 t |
Where Jordan imports cutting tools from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 87% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.3M | 88% |
| United States | $142K | 5.3% |
| India | $64K | 2.4% |
| Germany | $56K | 2.1% |
| Italy | $17K | 0.6% |
| Switzerland | $14K | 0.5% |
| South Korea | $10K | 0.4% |
| Poland | $8K | 0.3% |
| Spain | $6K | 0.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $5K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 8214
| 8214.10 | Cutlery: paper knives, letter openers, erasing knives, pencil sharpeners and blades therefore | 57% |
| 8214.20 | Manicure or pedicure sets and instruments: (including nail files) | 22% |
| 8214.90 | Cutlery: hair clippers and mincing knives | 21% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8214.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.59 per kg, 35% below the world average of $8.55, 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.
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 8214: Cutlery; other articles, (e.g. hair clippers, butchers' or kitchen cleavers, choppers and mincing knives, paper knives), manicure or pedicure sets and instruments (including nail files).
Common questions
What is the value of cutting tools imported by Jordan?
Jordan imported cutting tools worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 475 tonnes. That ranks it 69th of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 0% on 2023.
Which countries supply cutting tools to Jordan?
China was the largest supplier with 87% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by the United States (5%) and India (2%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 62% on the year.
What is the average import price of cutting tools per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.59 per kg in 2024, 35% below the world average of $8.55 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 cutting tools to Jordan changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.1 million in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, an increase of 147%. The peak was 2022 at $2.7 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for cutting tools?
The HS code for cutting tools is heading 8214. In Jordan the largest six-digit codes were 8214.10 (57% of the value) and 8214.20 (22%). It sits in HS chapter 82 (tools, implements, cutlery, spoons and forks, of base metal; parts thereof, of base metal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8214 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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