Mixed paper and cardboard waste exports from Jordan: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Jordan exported mixed paper and cardboard waste worth $8.8 million (47.5 thousand tonnes). Value fell 33% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $27.0 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8.8M | 47.5K t |
| 2023 | $13.2M | 64.2K t |
| 2022 | $27.0M | 100.1K t |
| 2021 | $22.6M | 86.8K t |
| 2020 | $7.5M | 44.4K t |
| 2019 | $5.2M | 26.0K t |
| 2018 | $8.6M | 38.6K t |
| 2017 | $10.7M | 55.9K t |
Where Jordan exports mixed paper and cardboard waste to
One buyer market dominates: India accounted for 64% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+56% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $5.7M | 64% |
| Egypt | $1.9M | 21% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.3M | 14% |
| Pakistan | $2K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.19 per kg, close to the world average of $0.18.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Jordan mixed paper and cardboard waste exports (HS 4707.90): 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 4707.90: Paper or paperboard: waste and scrap, of paper or paperboard n.e.c. in heading no. 4707 and of unsorted waste and scrap.
Common questions
What is the value of mixed paper and cardboard waste exported by Jordan?
Jordan exported mixed paper and cardboard waste worth $8.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 47.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 28th of 147 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 33% on 2023.
Which countries buy mixed paper and cardboard waste from Jordan?
India was the largest buyer with 64% of the value ($5.7 million), followed by Egypt (21%) and Saudi Arabia (14%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 buyer countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 56% on the year.
What is the average export price of mixed paper and cardboard waste per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.19 per kg in 2024, 6% above the world average of $0.18 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of mixed paper and cardboard waste from Jordan changed since 2017?
Exports went from $10.7 million in 2017 to $8.8 million in 2024, a fall of 18%. The peak was 2022 at $27.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for mixed paper and cardboard waste?
The HS code for mixed paper and cardboard waste is subheading 4707.90. It sits in HS chapter 47 (pulp of wood or other fibrous cellulosic material; recovered (waste and scrap) paper or paperboard). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4707 page.
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