Nonwoven fabric imports in Jordan: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of nonwoven fabric by Jordan reached $17.3 million in 2024 (6.3 thousand tonnes). Value fell 23% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $31.0 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 | $17.3M | 6.3K t |
| 2023 | $22.6M | 4.6K t |
| 2022 | $23.4M | 4.9K t |
| 2021 | $26.4M | 5.8K t |
| 2020 | $31.0M | 7.1K t |
| 2019 | $24.8M | 10.1K t |
| 2018 | $19.3M | 7.5K t |
| 2017 | $18.2M | 6.8K t |
Where Jordan imports nonwoven fabric from
The largest suppliers were China (39%), Turkey (29%), Italy (9%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.7M | 39% |
| Turkey | $5.1M | 29% |
| Italy | $1.5M | 8.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.2M | 6.7% |
| Hong Kong | $852K | 4.9% |
| Sweden | $637K | 3.7% |
| United States | $506K | 2.9% |
| Egypt | $169K | 1% |
| Germany | $165K | 1% |
| Slovenia | $120K | 0.7% |
Product types under HS 5603
| 5603.12 | Nonwovens: whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated, of man-made filaments, (weighing more than 25g/m2 but not more than 70g/m2) | 31% |
| 5603.13 | Nonwovens: whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated, of man-made filaments, (weighing more than 70g/m2 but not more than 150g/m2) | 16% |
| 5603.92 | Nonwovens: whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated, not of man-made filaments, (weighing more than 25g/m2 but not more than 70g/m2) | 14% |
| 5603.11 | Nonwovens: whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated, of man-made filaments, (weighing not more than 25g/m2) | 13% |
| 5603.94 | Nonwovens: whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated, not of man-made filaments, (weighing more than 150g/m2) | 11% |
| 5603.14 | Nonwovens: whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated, of man-made filaments, (weighing more than 150g/m2) | 8.6% |
| 5603.93 | Nonwovens: whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated, not of man-made filaments, (weighing more than 70g/m2 but not more than 150g/m2) | 4.8% |
| 5603.91 | Nonwovens: whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated, not of man-made filaments, (weighing not more than 25g/m2) | 2.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5603.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.75 per kg, 32% below the world average of $4.06, 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.
Nonwoven fabric exports from Jordan
Jordan exported $1.1 million of nonwoven fabric in 2024 (442 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Tunisia (42%), Egypt (26%), Saudi Arabia (25%). Among the main buyer markets, Qatar grew fastest (+218% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tunisia | $475K | 42% |
| Egypt | $296K | 26% |
| Saudi Arabia | $278K | 25% |
| Qatar | $63K | 5.6% |
| Poland | $9K | 0.8% |
| Chile | $4K | 0.3% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $4K | 0.3% |
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 5603: Nonwovens; whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated.
Common questions
What is the value of nonwoven fabric imported by Jordan?
Jordan imported nonwoven fabric worth $17.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 84th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply nonwoven fabric to Jordan?
China was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($6.7 million), followed by Turkey (29%) and Italy (9%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 50% on the year.
What is the average import price of nonwoven fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.75 per kg in 2024, 32% below the world average of $4.06 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 nonwoven fabric to Jordan changed since 2017?
Imports went from $18.2 million in 2017 to $17.3 million in 2024, a fall of 5%. The peak was 2020 at $31.0 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Jordan also export nonwoven fabric?
Yes. Jordan exported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Tunisia, Egypt and Saudi Arabia. On balance Jordan is a net importer of this product, by about $16.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for nonwoven fabric?
The HS code for nonwoven fabric is heading 5603. In Jordan the largest six-digit codes were 5603.12 (31% of the value) and 5603.13 (15%). It sits in HS chapter 56 (wadding, felt and nonwovens, special yarns; twine, cordage, ropes and cables and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5603 page.
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