Maize imports in Jordan: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of maize by Jordan reached $139.8 million in 2024 (685.5 thousand tonnes). Value fell 15% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $209.4 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 | $139.8M | 685.5K t |
| 2023 | $164.6M | 659.1K t |
| 2022 | $209.4M | 786.4K t |
| 2021 | $184.0M | 763.5K t |
| 2020 | $123.3M | 739.9K t |
| 2019 | $127.2M | 755.9K t |
| 2018 | $143.3M | 764.1K t |
| 2017 | $199.0M | 1.01M t |
Where Jordan imports maize from
Brazil alone supplied 66% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | $92.1M | 66% |
| Argentina | $38.5M | 28% |
| Ukraine | $3.6M | 2.6% |
| Turkey | $2.4M | 1.7% |
| Spain | $1.9M | 1.4% |
| Egypt | $456K | 0.3% |
| United States | $370K | 0.3% |
| South Africa | $267K | 0.2% |
| Thailand | $118K | 0.1% |
| Malaysia | $46K | 0% |
Product types under HS 1005
| 1005.90 | Cereals: maize (corn), other than seed | 100% |
| 1005.10 | Cereals: maize (corn), seed | 0.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1005.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.20 per kg, close to the world average of $0.24.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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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 1005: Maize (corn).
Common questions
What is the value of maize imported by Jordan?
Jordan imported maize worth $139.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 685.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 54th of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply maize to Jordan?
Brazil was the largest supplier with 66% of the value ($92.1 million), followed by Argentina (28%) and Ukraine (3%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 384% on the year.
What is the average import price of maize per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.20 per kg in 2024, 17% below the world average of $0.24 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 maize to Jordan changed since 2017?
Imports went from $199.0 million in 2017 to $139.8 million in 2024, a fall of 30%. The peak was 2022 at $209.4 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for maize?
The HS code for maize is heading 1005. In Jordan the largest six-digit codes were 1005.90 (100% of the value) and 1005.10 (0%). It sits in HS chapter 10 (cereals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1005 page.
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