Kaolin imports in Jordan: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Jordan imported kaolin worth $3.0 million (11.5 thousand tonnes). Value fell 14% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $3.0M | 11.5K t |
| 2023 | $3.5M | 8.7K t |
| 2022 | $3.3M | 8.3K t |
| 2021 | $3.1M | 9.2K t |
| 2020 | $2.7M | 9.0K t |
| 2019 | $3.0M | 6.4K t |
| 2018 | $2.6M | 5.9K t |
| 2017 | $2.5M | 5.9K t |
Where Jordan imports kaolin from
Most of the value came from India (33%), China (28%), United States (22%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+318% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $978K | 33% |
| China | $828K | 28% |
| United States | $651K | 22% |
| United Kingdom | $509K | 17% |
| Italy | $27K | 0.9% |
| Spain | $7K | 0.2% |
| Turkey | $3K | 0.1% |
| Switzerland | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.26 per kg, 30% above the world average of $0.20. 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.
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 2507: Kaolin and other kaolinic clays; whether or not calcined.
Common questions
What is the value of kaolin imported by Jordan?
Jordan imported kaolin worth $3.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 65th of 182 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply kaolin to Jordan?
India was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($978 thousand), followed by China (28%) and the United States (22%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 318% on the year.
What is the average import price of kaolin per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.26 per kg in 2024, 30% above the world average of $0.20 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 kaolin to Jordan changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.5 million in 2017 to $3.0 million in 2024, an increase of 21%. The peak was 2023 at $3.5 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for kaolin?
The HS code for kaolin is heading 2507. In Jordan all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 2507.00. It sits in HS chapter 25 (salt; sulphur; earths, stone; plastering materials, lime and cement). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2507 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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