Medicament imports in Jordan: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of medicament by Jordan reached $27.6 million in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). That is 42% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $47.6 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 | $27.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $47.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $40.7M | 949 t |
| 2021 | $33.4M | 778 t |
| 2020 | $43.2M | 844 t |
| 2019 | $28.0M | 927 t |
| 2018 | $30.2M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $24.5M | 1.6K t |
Where Jordan imports medicament from
The largest suppliers were Portugal (41%), China (28%), South Korea (15%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+66% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Portugal | $11.4M | 41% |
| China | $7.7M | 28% |
| South Korea | $4.2M | 15% |
| India | $1.0M | 3.7% |
| Germany | $802K | 2.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $486K | 1.8% |
| Netherlands | $423K | 1.5% |
| United States | $312K | 1.1% |
| Ireland | $311K | 1.1% |
| Turkey | $304K | 1.1% |
Product types under HS 3003
| 3003.90 | Medicaments: (not containing antibiotics, hormones, alkaloids or their derivatives), for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, (not packaged for retail… | 74% |
| 3003.20 | Medicaments: containing antibiotics other than penicillins, streptomycins and their derivatives, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, (not in… | 24% |
| 3003.39 | Medicaments: containing hormones (excluding insulin), (but not containing antibiotics), for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, not packaged for retail… | 1.6% |
| 3003.49 | Medicaments: containing alkaloids or their derivatives: other than ephedrine, pseudoephedrine (INN) or norephedrine or their salts: for therapeutic… | 0% |
| 3003.10 | Medicaments: containing penicillins, streptomycins or their derivatives, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, (not in measured doses, not packaged… | 0% |
| 3003.31 | Medicaments: containing insulin, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, not packaged for retail sale | 0% |
| 3003.41 | Medicaments: containing alkaloids or their derivatives, containing ephedrine or its salts, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, (not packaged for… | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3003.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $25.40 per kg, 65% below the world average of $72.93, 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.
Medicament exports from Jordan
In 2024, Jordan exported medicament worth $9.5 million (409 tonnes). Most of it went to Saudi Arabia (46%), Kuwait (45%), Qatar (4%). Among the main buyer markets, Kuwait grew fastest (+80% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $4.4M | 46% |
| Kuwait | $4.3M | 45% |
| Qatar | $426K | 4.5% |
| Lebanon | $214K | 2.2% |
| Taiwan | $106K | 1.1% |
| United States | $62K | 0.7% |
| Greece | $48K | 0.5% |
| Azerbaijan | $18K | 0.2% |
| Egypt | $10K | 0.1% |
| Tunisia | $1K | 0% |
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 3003: Medicaments; (not goods of heading no. 3002, 3005 or 3006) of two or more constituents mixed together for therapeutic or prophylactic use not in measured doses or in forms or packings for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of medicament imported by Jordan?
Jordan imported medicament worth $27.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 52nd of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 42% on 2023.
Which countries supply medicament to Jordan?
Portugal was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($11.4 million), followed by China (28%) and South Korea (15%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 66% on the year.
What is the average import price of medicament per kg?
The average declared import value was about $25.40 per kg in 2024, 65% below the world average of $72.93 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 medicament to Jordan changed since 2017?
Imports went from $24.5 million in 2017 to $27.6 million in 2024, an increase of 13%. The peak was 2023 at $47.6 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Jordan also export medicament?
Yes. Jordan exported $9.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Qatar. On balance Jordan is a net importer of this product, by about $18.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for medicament?
The HS code for medicament is heading 3003. In Jordan the largest six-digit codes were 3003.90 (74% of the value) and 3003.20 (24%). It sits in HS chapter 30 (pharmaceutical products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3003 page.
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