Filament sewing thread imports in Jordan: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of filament sewing thread by Jordan reached $20.2 million in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 25% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $20.2M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $16.1M | 1.0K t |
| 2022 | $21.6M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $19.0M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $12.2M | 866 t |
| 2019 | $17.1M | 2.0K t |
| 2018 | $15.0M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $16.3M | 1.6K t |
Where Jordan imports filament sewing thread from
One supplier dominates: Egypt accounted for 77% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+62% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $15.5M | 77% |
| China | $3.0M | 15% |
| India | $1.1M | 5.3% |
| Germany | $136K | 0.7% |
| Hong Kong | $114K | 0.6% |
| Turkey | $86K | 0.4% |
| Romania | $86K | 0.4% |
| United States | $83K | 0.4% |
| Taiwan | $80K | 0.4% |
| Switzerland | $5K | 0% |
Product types under HS 5401
| 5401.10 | Sewing thread: of synthetic filaments, whether or not put up for retail sale | 96% |
| 5401.20 | Sewing thread: of artificial filaments, whether or not put up for retail sale | 4.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5401.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.99 per kg, 81% above the world average of $8.28. 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.
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 5401: Sewing thread of man-made filaments, whether or not put up for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of filament sewing thread imported by Jordan?
Jordan imported filament sewing thread worth $20.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 205 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply filament sewing thread to Jordan?
Egypt was the largest supplier with 77% of the value ($15.5 million), followed by China (15%) and India (5%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 525% on the year.
What is the average import price of filament sewing thread per kg?
The average declared import value was about $14.99 per kg in 2024, 81% above the world average of $8.28 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 filament sewing thread to Jordan changed since 2017?
Imports went from $16.3 million in 2017 to $20.2 million in 2024, an increase of 24%. The peak was 2022 at $21.6 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for filament sewing thread?
The HS code for filament sewing thread is heading 5401. In Jordan the largest six-digit codes were 5401.10 (96% of the value) and 5401.20 (4%). It sits in HS chapter 54 (man-made filaments; strip and the like of man-made textile materials). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5401 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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