Low-density polyethylene imports in Jordan: data, top suppliers and prices
Jordan imported $149.9 million of low-density polyethylene in 2024 (141.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 62% more than in 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 | $149.9M | 141.7K t |
| 2023 | $92.8M | 67.0K t |
| 2022 | $116.0M | 69.0K t |
| 2021 | $94.4M | 68.3K t |
| 2020 | $72.8M | 65.7K t |
| 2019 | $90.8M | 89.3K t |
| 2018 | $135.3M | 107.9K t |
| 2017 | $111.7M | 89.8K t |
Where Jordan imports low-density polyethylene from
Saudi Arabia alone supplied 95% of it. Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+81% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $142.2M | 95% |
| Kuwait | $5.4M | 3.6% |
| Germany | $1.1M | 0.7% |
| Turkey | $269K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $250K | 0.2% |
| Spain | $240K | 0.2% |
| Belgium | $148K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $124K | 0.1% |
| South Korea | $92K | 0.1% |
| China | $60K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.06 per kg, close to the world average of $1.26.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Low-density polyethylene exports from Jordan
Jordan exported $25.4 million of low-density polyethylene in 2024 (19.4 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Israel accounted for 97% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Israel grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Israel | $24.7M | 97% |
| India | $133K | 0.5% |
| Greece | $128K | 0.5% |
| Morocco | $86K | 0.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $86K | 0.3% |
| Latvia | $70K | 0.3% |
| Kenya | $56K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $37K | 0.2% |
| Finland | $35K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $31K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Jordan?
The shipment records behind Jordan low-density polyethylene imports (HS 3901.10): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 3901.10: Ethylene polymers: in primary forms, polyethylene having a specific gravity of less than 0.94.
Common questions
What is the value of low-density polyethylene imported by Jordan?
Jordan imported low-density polyethylene worth $149.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 141.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 39th of 205 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 62% on 2023.
Which countries supply low-density polyethylene to Jordan?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 95% of the value ($142.2 million), followed by Kuwait (4%) and Germany (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 452% on the year.
What is the average import price of low-density polyethylene per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.06 per kg in 2024, 16% below the world average of $1.26 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of low-density polyethylene to Jordan changed since 2017?
Imports went from $111.7 million in 2017 to $149.9 million in 2024, an increase of 34%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $108.0 million a year.
Does Jordan also export low-density polyethylene?
Yes. Jordan exported $25.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Israel, India and Greece. On balance Jordan is a net importer of this product, by about $124.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for low-density polyethylene?
The HS code for low-density polyethylene is subheading 3901.10. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3901 page.
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