Lighters imports in Jordan: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of lighters by Jordan reached $3.3 million in 2024 (438 tonnes). Value fell 62% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $8.7 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 | $3.3M | 439 t |
| 2023 | $8.7M | 349 t |
| 2022 | $7.2M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $3.0M | 650 t |
| 2020 | $2.4M | 200 t |
| 2019 | $3.1M | 544 t |
| 2018 | $2.2M | 454 t |
| 2017 | $2.6M | 605 t |
Where Jordan imports lighters from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 86% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+40% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.8M | 86% |
| Spain | $273K | 8.3% |
| France | $105K | 3.2% |
| Netherlands | $35K | 1.1% |
| Luxembourg | $28K | 0.9% |
| Turkey | $7K | 0.2% |
| Italy | $6K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $1K | 0% |
| India | $1K | 0% |
| Belgium | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 9613
| 9613.10 | Lighters: pocket, cigarette, gas fuelled, non-refillable | 89% |
| 9613.20 | Lighters: pocket, cigarette, gas fuelled, refillable | 7.9% |
| 9613.80 | Lighters: whether or not mechanical or electrical, n.e.c. in heading no. 9613 | 2.3% |
| 9613.90 | Lighters: parts for cigarette lighters and other lighters, whether or not mechanical or electrical, other than flints and wicks | 1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9613.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.50 per kg, close to the world average of $8.00.
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 9613: Cigarette lighters and other lighters, whether or not mechanical or electrical and parts thereof other than flints and wicks.
Common questions
What is the value of lighters imported by Jordan?
Jordan imported lighters worth $3.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 438 tonnes. That ranks it 76th of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 62% on 2023.
Which countries supply lighters to Jordan?
China was the largest supplier with 86% of the value ($2.8 million), followed by Spain (8%) and France (3%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 396% on the year.
What is the average import price of lighters per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.50 per kg in 2024, 6% below the world average of $8.00 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 lighters to Jordan changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.6 million in 2017 to $3.3 million in 2024, an increase of 25%. The peak was 2023 at $8.7 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for lighters?
The HS code for lighters is heading 9613. In Jordan the largest six-digit codes were 9613.10 (89% of the value) and 9613.20 (8%). It sits in HS chapter 96 (miscellaneous manufactured articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9613 page.
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