High-density polyethylene imports in Jordan: data, top suppliers and prices
Jordan imported $144.6 million of high-density polyethylene in 2024 (138.6 thousand tonnes). Value rose 59% on 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 | $144.6M | 138.6K t |
| 2023 | $90.9M | 70.9K t |
| 2022 | $100.1M | 64.6K t |
| 2021 | $84.0M | 62.0K t |
| 2020 | $55.1M | 52.3K t |
| 2019 | $63.0M | 58.9K t |
| 2018 | $65.4M | 49.9K t |
| 2017 | $73.4M | 60.0K t |
Where Jordan imports high-density polyethylene from
Saudi Arabia alone supplied 91% of it. Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+84% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $131.3M | 91% |
| Kuwait | $11.9M | 8.2% |
| China | $293K | 0.2% |
| South Korea | $271K | 0.2% |
| United States | $268K | 0.2% |
| Czech Republic | $232K | 0.2% |
| Italy | $205K | 0.1% |
| France | $92K | 0.1% |
| Egypt | $61K | 0% |
| Thailand | $53K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.04 per kg, close to the world average of $1.13.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
High-density polyethylene exports from Jordan
In 2024, Jordan exported high-density polyethylene worth $23.3 million (18.3 thousand tonnes). Israel alone took 100% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Israel grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Israel | $23.2M | 100% |
| Kenya | $26K | 0.1% |
| Burkina Faso | $12K | 0.1% |
| Senegal | $11K | 0.1% |
| United States | $1K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Jordan?
The shipment records behind Jordan high-density polyethylene imports (HS 3901.20): 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 3901.20: Ethylene polymers: in primary forms, polyethylene having a specific gravity of 0.94 or more.
Common questions
What is the value of high-density polyethylene imported by Jordan?
Jordan imported high-density polyethylene worth $144.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 138.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 44th of 202 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 59% on 2023.
Which countries supply high-density polyethylene to Jordan?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 91% of the value ($131.3 million), followed by Kuwait (8%) and China (0%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 197% on the year.
What is the average import price of high-density polyethylene per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.04 per kg in 2024, 8% below the world average of $1.13 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of high-density polyethylene to Jordan changed since 2017?
Imports went from $73.4 million in 2017 to $144.6 million in 2024, an increase of 97%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $84.6 million a year.
Does Jordan also export high-density polyethylene?
Yes. Jordan exported $23.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Israel, Kenya and Burkina Faso. On balance Jordan is a net importer of this product, by about $121.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for high-density polyethylene?
The HS code for high-density polyethylene is subheading 3901.20. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3901 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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