Fresh legumes imports in Jordan: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of fresh legumes by Jordan reached $3.9 million in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). That is 64% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% 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 | $3.9M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $2.4M | 982 t |
| 2022 | $1.5M | 977 t |
| 2021 | $126K | 51 t |
| 2020 | $553K | 277 t |
| 2019 | $48K | 41 t |
| 2018 | $546K | 487 t |
| 2017 | $2.0M | 1.1K t |
Where Jordan imports fresh legumes from
One supplier dominates: Egypt accounted for 93% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $3.6M | 93% |
| Saudi Arabia | $286K | 7.3% |
| Netherlands | $1K | 0% |
| France | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 0708
| 0708.20 | Vegetables, leguminous: beans (vigna spp., phaseolus spp.), shelled or unshelled, fresh or chilled | 89% |
| 0708.10 | Vegetables, leguminous: peas (pisum sativum), shelled or unshelled, fresh or chilled | 9.6% |
| 0708.90 | Vegetables, leguminous: (other than peas and beans), shelled or unshelled, fresh or chilled | 1.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0708.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.76 per kg, 53% above the world average of $1.80. 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.
Fresh legumes exports from Jordan
In 2024, Jordan exported fresh legumes worth $836 thousand (1.3 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Kuwait (31%), Bahrain (28%), Qatar (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Luxembourg grew fastest (+410% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kuwait | $261K | 31% |
| Bahrain | $234K | 28% |
| Qatar | $128K | 15% |
| Saudi Arabia | $86K | 10% |
| Lebanon | $57K | 6.8% |
| Canada | $43K | 5.1% |
| Luxembourg | $14K | 1.6% |
| Germany | $6K | 0.7% |
| Sweden | $5K | 0.6% |
| Singapore | $2K | 0.3% |
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 0708: Leguminous vegetables; shelled or unshelled, fresh or chilled.
Common questions
What is the value of fresh legumes imported by Jordan?
Jordan imported fresh legumes worth $3.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 31st of 202 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 64% on 2023.
Which countries supply fresh legumes to Jordan?
Egypt was the largest supplier with 93% of the value ($3.6 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (7%) and the Netherlands (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 56% on the year.
What is the average import price of fresh legumes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.76 per kg in 2024, 53% above the world average of $1.80 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 fresh legumes to Jordan changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.0 million in 2017 to $3.9 million in 2024, an increase of 96%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Jordan also export fresh legumes?
Yes. Jordan exported $836 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kuwait, Bahrain and Qatar. On balance Jordan is a net importer of this product, by about $3.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for fresh legumes?
The HS code for fresh legumes is heading 0708. In Jordan the largest six-digit codes were 0708.20 (89% of the value) and 0708.10 (10%). It sits in HS chapter 07 (vegetables and certain roots and tubers; edible). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0708 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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