Glutamic acid imports in Jordan: data, top suppliers and prices
Jordan imported $2.0 million of glutamic acid in 2024 (1.9 thousand tonnes). That is 26% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $2.6 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 | $2.0M | 1.9K t |
| 2023 | $1.6M | 899 t |
| 2022 | $2.6M | 1.5K t |
| 2021 | $1.7M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $1.0M | 686 t |
| 2019 | $903K | 835 t |
| 2018 | $521K | 458 t |
| 2017 | $550K | 516 t |
Where Jordan imports glutamic acid from
China alone supplied 92% of it. Among the main suppliers, Malaysia grew fastest (+54% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.8M | 92% |
| Malaysia | $162K | 8% |
| India | $4K | 0.2% |
| Thailand | $3K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.05 per kg, 24% below the world average of $1.38, 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?
The shipment records behind Jordan glutamic acid imports (HS 2922.42): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 2922.42: Amino-acids, other than those containing more than one kind of oxygen function, and their esters: glutamic acid and its esters: salts thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of glutamic acid imported by Jordan?
Jordan imported glutamic acid worth $2.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 71st of 200 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 26% on 2023.
Which countries supply glutamic acid to Jordan?
China was the largest supplier with 92% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by Malaysia (8%) and India (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total. Malaysia grew fastest among the top ten, up 54% on the year.
What is the average import price of glutamic acid per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.05 per kg in 2024, 24% below the world average of $1.38 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of glutamic acid to Jordan changed since 2017?
Imports went from $550 thousand in 2017 to $2.0 million in 2024, an increase of 266%. The peak was 2022 at $2.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for glutamic acid?
The HS code for glutamic acid is subheading 2922.42. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2922 page.
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