Mobile phones imports in Jordan: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Jordan imported mobile phones worth $128.9 million (1.4 thousand tonnes). That is 52% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $450.9 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 | $128.9M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $267.7M | 418 t |
| 2022 | $284.9M | 750 t |
| 2021 | $450.9M | 931 t |
| 2020 | $351.8M | 557 t |
| 2019 | $357.5M | 2.2K t |
| 2018 | $334.3M | 2.3K t |
| 2017 | $309.0M | 492 t |
Where Jordan imports mobile phones from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 58% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $74.3M | 58% |
| Hong Kong | $53.3M | 41% |
| United States | $691K | 0.5% |
| South Korea | $241K | 0.2% |
| Austria | $183K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $67K | 0.1% |
| Canada | $44K | 0% |
| India | $29K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $29K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $22K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $91.00 per kg, 72% below the world average of $321.06, 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.
Mobile phones exports from Jordan
Exports of mobile phones by Jordan reached $7.9 million in 2024 (104 tonnes). Israel alone took 99% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Israel grew fastest (+947% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Israel | $7.8M | 99% |
| Hong Kong | $18K | 0.2% |
| France | $9K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $5K | 0.1% |
| Hungary | $3K | 0% |
| Philippines | $3K | 0% |
| Switzerland | $2K | 0% |
| Romania | $2K | 0% |
| Sweden | $2K | 0% |
| Norway | $1K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Jordan?
The shipment records behind Jordan mobile phones imports (HS 8517.12): 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 8517.12: Telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks.
Common questions
What is the value of mobile phones imported by Jordan?
Jordan imported mobile phones worth $128.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 94th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 52% on 2023.
Which countries supply mobile phones to Jordan?
China was the largest supplier with 58% of the value ($74.3 million), followed by Hong Kong (41%) and the United States (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 767% on the year.
What is the average import price of mobile phones per kg?
The average declared import value was about $91.00 per kg in 2024, 72% below the world average of $321.06 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of mobile phones to Jordan changed since 2017?
Imports went from $309.0 million in 2017 to $128.9 million in 2024, a fall of 58%. The peak was 2021 at $450.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $310.6 million a year.
Does Jordan also export mobile phones?
Yes. Jordan exported $7.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Israel, Hong Kong and France. On balance Jordan is a net importer of this product, by about $121.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for mobile phones?
The HS code for mobile phones is subheading 8517.12. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8517 page.
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