Optical fibres and lenses imports in Jordan: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of optical fibres and lenses by Jordan reached $2.9 million in 2024 (76 tonnes). That is 34% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $5.7 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 | $2.9M | 77 t |
| 2023 | $4.4M | 24 t |
| 2022 | $5.0M | 60 t |
| 2021 | $5.7M | 78 t |
| 2020 | $2.7M | 22 t |
| 2019 | $3.9M | 49 t |
| 2018 | $4.9M | 101 t |
| 2017 | $4.2M | 65 t |
Where Jordan imports optical fibres and lenses from
Most of the value came from China (39%), Saudi Arabia (10%), Germany (7%). Among the main suppliers, Taiwan grew fastest (+90% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.2M | 40% |
| Saudi Arabia | $298K | 10% |
| Germany | $215K | 7.4% |
| United Kingdom | $197K | 6.8% |
| Taiwan | $186K | 6.4% |
| South Korea | $127K | 4.3% |
| Hungary | $114K | 3.9% |
| Netherlands | $83K | 2.9% |
| Switzerland | $79K | 2.7% |
| United States | $71K | 2.4% |
Product types under HS 9001
| 9001.50 | Lenses, spectacle: unmounted, of materials other than glass | 54% |
| 9001.30 | Lenses, contact: unmounted, of any material, excluding elements of glass not optically worked | 29% |
| 9001.10 | Optical fibres, optical fibre bundles and cables: excluding those of heading no. 8544 | 11% |
| 9001.90 | Optical elements: lenses n.e.c. in heading no. 9001, prisms, mirrors and other optical elements, unmounted, of any material (excluding elements of… | 5.6% |
| 9001.40 | Lenses, spectacle: unmounted, of glass, excluding elements of glass not optically worked | 1.4% |
| 9001.20 | Optical elements: polarising material, sheets and plates thereof | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9001.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $38.12 per kg, 44% below the world average of $67.96, 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.
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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 9001: Optical fibres and optical fibre bundles; optical fibre cables not of heading no. 8544; sheets, plates of polarising material; lenses, prisms, mirrors, of any material; unmounted; not non optical glass.
Common questions
What is the value of optical fibres and lenses imported by Jordan?
Jordan imported optical fibres and lenses worth $2.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 76 tonnes. That ranks it 111th of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 34% on 2023.
Which countries supply optical fibres and lenses to Jordan?
China was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (10%) and Germany (7%). The top three together account for 57%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. Taiwan grew fastest among the top ten, up 90% on the year.
What is the average import price of optical fibres and lenses per kg?
The average declared import value was about $38.12 per kg in 2024, 44% below the world average of $67.96 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 optical fibres and lenses to Jordan changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.2 million in 2017 to $2.9 million in 2024, a fall of 30%. The peak was 2021 at $5.7 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for optical fibres and lenses?
The HS code for optical fibres and lenses is heading 9001. In Jordan the largest six-digit codes were 9001.50 (54% of the value) and 9001.30 (29%). 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 9001 page.
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