Live sheep and goats imports in Jordan: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of live sheep and goats by Jordan reached $139.9 million in 2024 (32.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 135 countries for imports of this product. That is 25% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $243.1 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 | $139.9M | 32.3K t |
| 2023 | $186.9M | 47.7K t |
| 2022 | $243.1M | 64.3K t |
| 2021 | $190.1M | 52.0K t |
| 2020 | $181.5M | 45.7K t |
| 2019 | $88.2M | 23.0K t |
| 2018 | $81.7M | 20.2K t |
| 2017 | $62.0M | 23.1K t |
Where Jordan imports live sheep and goats from
One supplier dominates: Romania accounted for 77% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Romania | $107.3M | 77% |
| Spain | $23.6M | 17% |
| Australia | $7.2M | 5.2% |
| Moldova | $1.2M | 0.9% |
| Ukraine | $328K | 0.2% |
| Kuwait | $144K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $6K | 0% |
Product types under HS 0104
| 0104.10 | Sheep: live | 100% |
| 0104.20 | Goats: live | 0.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0104.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.34 per kg, close to the world average of $4.23.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Live sheep and goats exports from Jordan
In 2024, Jordan exported live sheep and goats worth $127.3 million (27.1 thousand tonnes). It ranks 6th of 89 countries for exports of this product. Saudi Arabia alone took 94% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Qatar grew fastest (+42% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $119.1M | 94% |
| Qatar | $6.3M | 5% |
| Kuwait | $1.5M | 1.2% |
| Bahrain | $332K | 0.3% |
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 0104: Sheep and goats; live.
Common questions
What is the value of live sheep and goats imported by Jordan?
Jordan imported live sheep and goats worth $139.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 32.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 135 countries worldwide, with 6% of world imports. The value was down 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply live sheep and goats to Jordan?
Romania was the largest supplier with 77% of the value ($107.3 million), followed by Spain (17%) and Australia (5%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. Kuwait grew fastest among the top ten, up 53% on the year.
What is the average import price of live sheep and goats per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.34 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $4.23 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 live sheep and goats to Jordan changed since 2017?
Imports went from $62.0 million in 2017 to $139.9 million in 2024, an increase of 126%. The peak was 2022 at $243.1 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Jordan also export live sheep and goats?
Yes. Jordan exported $127.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Kuwait. That compares with imports of $139.9 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for live sheep and goats?
The HS code for live sheep and goats is heading 0104. In Jordan the largest six-digit codes were 0104.10 (100% of the value) and 0104.20 (0%). It sits in HS chapter 01 (animals; live). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0104 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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