Medical instruments imports in Jordan: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of medical instruments by Jordan reached $115.5 million in 2024 (4.3 thousand tonnes). Value fell 14% from 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 | $115.5M | 4.3K t |
| 2023 | $133.5M | 5.6K t |
| 2022 | $126.4M | 5.5K t |
| 2021 | $113.9M | 4.4K t |
| 2020 | $93.7M | 2.7K t |
| 2019 | $114.0M | 2.8K t |
| 2018 | $122.7M | 2.5K t |
| 2017 | $109.4M | 2.4K t |
Where Jordan imports medical instruments from
Most of the value came from Netherlands (17%), China (17%), Germany (17%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+111% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $20.2M | 18% |
| China | $19.5M | 17% |
| Germany | $19.4M | 17% |
| United States | $12.0M | 10% |
| Italy | $7.8M | 6.8% |
| Belgium | $6.2M | 5.4% |
| France | $3.6M | 3.1% |
| India | $3.4M | 2.9% |
| South Korea | $3.1M | 2.7% |
| United Kingdom | $2.6M | 2.3% |
Product types under HS 9018
| 9018.90 | Medical, surgical or dental instruments and appliances: n.e.c. in heading no. 9018 | 43% |
| 9018.39 | Medical, surgical instruments and appliances: catheters, cannulae and the like | 18% |
| 9018.49 | Dental instruments and appliances: other than dental drill engines | 7.1% |
| 9018.19 | Medical, surgical instruments and appliances: electro-diagnostic apparatus (including apparatus for functional exploratory examination or for… | 7.1% |
| 9018.50 | Ophthalmic instruments and appliances | 6.1% |
| 9018.13 | Medical, surgical instruments and appliances: magnetic resonance imaging apparatus | 5.6% |
| 9018.31 | Medical, surgical instruments and appliances: syringes, with or without needles | 3.9% |
| 9018.12 | Medical, surgical instruments and appliances: ultrasonic scanning apparatus | 3.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9018.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $27.13 per kg, 27% below the world average of $37.39, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Medical instruments exports from Jordan
In 2024, Jordan exported medical instruments worth $1.1 million (7 tonnes). Most of it went to United States (24%), Italy (21%), Switzerland (10%). Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+363% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $258K | 24% |
| Italy | $229K | 22% |
| Switzerland | $106K | 9.9% |
| Germany | $94K | 8.8% |
| Netherlands | $85K | 7.9% |
| South Korea | $48K | 4.5% |
| France | $43K | 4% |
| Norway | $30K | 2.8% |
| Belgium | $29K | 2.8% |
| Saudi Arabia | $29K | 2.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Jordan?
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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 9018: Instruments and appliances used in medical, surgical, dental or veterinary sciences, including scintigraphic apparatus, other electro-medical apparatus and sight testing instruments.
Common questions
What is the value of medical instruments imported by Jordan?
Jordan imported medical instruments worth $115.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 75th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply medical instruments to Jordan?
The Netherlands was the largest supplier with 17% of the value ($20.2 million), followed by China (17%) and Germany (17%). The top three together account for 51%, out of 55 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 111% on the year.
What is the average import price of medical instruments per kg?
The average declared import value was about $27.13 per kg in 2024, 27% below the world average of $37.39 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 medical instruments to Jordan changed since 2017?
Imports went from $109.4 million in 2017 to $115.5 million in 2024, an increase of 6%. The peak was 2023 at $133.5 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Jordan also export medical instruments?
Yes. Jordan exported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Italy and Switzerland. On balance Jordan is a net importer of this product, by about $114.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for medical instruments?
The HS code for medical instruments is heading 9018. In Jordan the largest six-digit codes were 9018.90 (43% of the value) and 9018.39 (18%). 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 9018 page.
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