Hard aged cheese imports in Jordan: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Jordan imported hard aged cheese worth $49.5 million (8.5 thousand tonnes). That is 48% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $102.4 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 | $49.5M | 8.5K t |
| 2023 | $95.3M | 13.4K t |
| 2022 | $102.4M | 16.4K t |
| 2021 | $88.4M | 15.7K t |
| 2020 | $94.9M | 17.0K t |
| 2019 | $84.7M | 20.3K t |
| 2018 | $76.7M | 19.1K t |
| 2017 | $77.3M | 18.3K t |
Where Jordan imports hard aged cheese from
Most of the value came from Saudi Arabia (42%), Hungary (13%), United States (5%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $20.7M | 42% |
| Hungary | $6.7M | 14% |
| United States | $2.6M | 5.4% |
| Netherlands | $2.5M | 5.1% |
| Egypt | $2.4M | 5% |
| New Zealand | $2.2M | 4.4% |
| Turkey | $2.1M | 4.2% |
| Denmark | $2.0M | 4% |
| Ireland | $1.6M | 3.2% |
| Germany | $1.4M | 2.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.82 per kg, close to the world average of $6.07.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Hard aged cheese exports from Jordan
In 2024, Jordan exported hard aged cheese worth $1.7 million (336 tonnes). Most of it went to Israel (46%), United States (20%), Kuwait (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Bahrain grew fastest (+504% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Israel | $791K | 46% |
| United States | $334K | 20% |
| Kuwait | $226K | 13% |
| Bahrain | $179K | 11% |
| Lebanon | $109K | 6.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $66K | 3.9% |
| Morocco | $0K | 0% |
| Maldives | $0K | 0% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0% |
| Egypt | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Jordan?
The shipment records behind Jordan hard aged cheese imports (HS 0406.90): 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 0406.90: Dairy produce: cheese (not grated, powdered or processed), n.e.c. in heading no. 0406.
Common questions
What is the value of hard aged cheese imported by Jordan?
Jordan imported hard aged cheese worth $49.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 59th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 48% on 2023.
Which countries supply hard aged cheese to Jordan?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($20.7 million), followed by Hungary (13%) and the United States (5%). The top three together account for 61%, out of 25 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of hard aged cheese per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.82 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $6.07 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of hard aged cheese to Jordan changed since 2017?
Imports went from $77.3 million in 2017 to $49.5 million in 2024, a fall of 36%. The peak was 2022 at $102.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $83.6 million a year.
Does Jordan also export hard aged cheese?
Yes. Jordan exported $1.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Israel, the United States and Kuwait. On balance Jordan is a net importer of this product, by about $47.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for hard aged cheese?
The HS code for hard aged cheese is subheading 0406.90. 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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