Lasers imports in Jordan: data, top suppliers and prices
Jordan imported $17.5 million of lasers in 2024 (30 tonnes). Value rose 300% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% 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 | $17.5M | 30 t |
| 2023 | $4.4M | 17 t |
| 2022 | $7.3M | 14 t |
| 2021 | $10.4M | 525 t |
| 2020 | $13.0M | 610 t |
| 2019 | $10.1M | 105 t |
| 2018 | $8.1M | 86 t |
| 2017 | $9.9M | 39 t |
Where Jordan imports lasers from
United States alone supplied 61% of it. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $10.8M | 61% |
| Germany | $5.4M | 31% |
| Canada | $374K | 2.1% |
| China | $363K | 2.1% |
| Israel | $245K | 1.4% |
| Finland | $149K | 0.9% |
| Italy | $139K | 0.8% |
| France | $38K | 0.2% |
| Singapore | $31K | 0.2% |
| Turkey | $29K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 9013
| 9013.80 | Optical devices, appliances and instruments: n.e.c. in heading no. 9013 (including liquid crystal devices) | 61% |
| 9013.10 | Optical appliances and instruments: telescopic sights for fitting to arms: periscopes: telescopes designed to form parts of machines, appliances… | 30% |
| 9013.20 | Lasers: other than laser diodes | 5.6% |
| 9013.90 | Optical appliances and instruments: parts and accessories for articles of heading no. 9013 | 3.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9013.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $584.71 per kg, 147% above the world average of $236.30. 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.
Lasers exports from Jordan
Jordan exported $588 thousand of lasers in 2024 (1 tonnes). Turkey alone took 99% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $582K | 99% |
| Latvia | $6K | 1% |
| Spain | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Jordan?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 9013: Lasers, other than laser diodes; other optical appliances and instruments n.e.c. in this chapter.
Common questions
What is the value of lasers imported by Jordan?
Jordan imported lasers worth $17.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 30 tonnes. That ranks it 53rd of 212 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 300% on 2023.
Which countries supply lasers to Jordan?
The United States was the largest supplier with 61% of the value ($10.8 million), followed by Germany (31%) and Canada (2%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 311% on the year.
What is the average import price of lasers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $584.71 per kg in 2024, 147% above the world average of $236.30 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 lasers to Jordan changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.9 million in 2017 to $17.5 million in 2024, an increase of 77%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Jordan also export lasers?
Yes. Jordan exported $588 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Turkey, Latvia and Spain. On balance Jordan is a net importer of this product, by about $17.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for lasers?
The HS code for lasers is heading 9013. In Jordan the largest six-digit codes were 9013.80 (61% of the value) and 9013.10 (30%). It sits in HS chapter 90 (optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9013 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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