Fresh cheese imports in Jordan: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of fresh cheese by Jordan reached $37.2 million in 2024 (8.1 thousand tonnes). Value rose 20% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% 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 | $37.2M | 8.1K t |
| 2023 | $31.0M | 6.3K t |
| 2022 | $27.7M | 5.8K t |
| 2021 | $22.0M | 5.3K t |
| 2020 | $10.1M | 2.5K t |
| 2019 | $11.3M | 3.0K t |
| 2018 | $11.6M | 3.1K t |
| 2017 | $13.5M | 3.6K t |
Where Jordan imports fresh cheese from
The largest suppliers were Belgium (30%), Egypt (20%), Denmark (15%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+255% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $11.2M | 30% |
| Egypt | $7.3M | 20% |
| Denmark | $5.5M | 15% |
| Turkey | $2.5M | 6.6% |
| Hungary | $2.3M | 6.1% |
| Germany | $1.5M | 4.2% |
| Poland | $1.5M | 4.1% |
| United States | $1.5M | 4.1% |
| Netherlands | $1.2M | 3.1% |
| Ireland | $816K | 2.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.62 per kg, close to the world average of $4.31.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Fresh cheese exports from Jordan
Jordan exported $3.4 million of fresh cheese in 2024 (715 tonnes). Kuwait alone took 69% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kuwait | $2.3M | 69% |
| Saudi Arabia | $879K | 26% |
| United States | $127K | 3.8% |
| Bahrain | $33K | 1% |
| Israel | $10K | 0.3% |
| Maldives | $2K | 0.1% |
| Morocco | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Jordan?
The shipment records behind Jordan fresh cheese imports (HS 0406.10): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 0406.10: Dairy produce: fresh cheese (including whey cheese), not fermented, and curd.
Common questions
What is the value of fresh cheese imported by Jordan?
Jordan imported fresh cheese worth $37.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 45th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply fresh cheese to Jordan?
Belgium was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($11.2 million), followed by Egypt (20%) and Denmark (15%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 255% on the year.
What is the average import price of fresh cheese per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.62 per kg in 2024, 7% above the world average of $4.31 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of fresh cheese to Jordan changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13.5 million in 2017 to $37.2 million in 2024, an increase of 175%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $20.6 million a year.
Does Jordan also export fresh cheese?
Yes. Jordan exported $3.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and the United States. On balance Jordan is a net importer of this product, by about $33.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for fresh cheese?
The HS code for fresh cheese is subheading 0406.10. It sits in HS chapter 04 (dairy produce; birds' eggs; natural honey; edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0406 page.
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