Pasta imports in Jordan: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of pasta by Jordan reached $46.9 million in 2024 (24.0 thousand tonnes). Value fell 22% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $59.9 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 | $46.9M | 24.0K t |
| 2023 | $59.9M | 22.5K t |
| 2022 | $56.2M | 22.1K t |
| 2021 | $46.9M | 22.2K t |
| 2020 | $38.4M | 21.4K t |
| 2019 | $28.6M | 19.6K t |
| 2018 | $25.6M | 19.3K t |
| 2017 | $25.6M | 18.9K t |
Where Jordan imports pasta from
One supplier dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 52% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+92% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $24.3M | 52% |
| Indonesia | $10.1M | 22% |
| Italy | $6.0M | 13% |
| Turkey | $1.8M | 3.9% |
| South Korea | $1.4M | 3% |
| Egypt | $877K | 1.9% |
| Kuwait | $801K | 1.7% |
| France | $256K | 0.6% |
| United States | $241K | 0.5% |
| Tunisia | $210K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 1902
| 1902.19 | Food preparations: pasta, uncooked (excluding that containing eggs), not stuffed or otherwise prepared | 71% |
| 1902.30 | Food preparations: pasta (excluding stuffed), cooked or otherwise prepared | 27% |
| 1902.11 | Food preparations: pasta, containing eggs, uncooked, not stuffed or otherwise prepared | 1.6% |
| 1902.20 | Food preparations: pasta, stuffed (with meat or other substances), whether or not cooked or otherwise prepared | 0.6% |
| 1902.40 | Food preparations: couscous | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1902.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.95 per kg, close to the world average of $1.89.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Pasta exports from Jordan
Jordan exported $7.6 million of pasta in 2024 (3.6 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Saudi Arabia (48%), Qatar (15%), Kuwait (8%). Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+41% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $3.7M | 49% |
| Qatar | $1.1M | 15% |
| Kuwait | $610K | 8.1% |
| United States | $546K | 7.2% |
| Israel | $454K | 6% |
| Egypt | $329K | 4.3% |
| Lebanon | $265K | 3.5% |
| Bahrain | $224K | 3% |
| Belgium | $85K | 1.1% |
| Sweden | $58K | 0.8% |
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 1902: Pasta; whether or not cooked or stuffed with meat or other substance, or otherwise prepared, egg spaghetti, macaroni, noodles, lasagne, gnocchi, ravioli, cannelloni; couscous, whether or not prepared.
Common questions
What is the value of pasta imported by Jordan?
Jordan imported pasta worth $46.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 24.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 59th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply pasta to Jordan?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($24.3 million), followed by Indonesia (22%) and Italy (13%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 210% on the year.
What is the average import price of pasta per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.95 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.89 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 pasta to Jordan changed since 2017?
Imports went from $25.6 million in 2017 to $46.9 million in 2024, an increase of 83%. The peak was 2023 at $59.9 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Jordan also export pasta?
Yes. Jordan exported $7.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Kuwait. On balance Jordan is a net importer of this product, by about $39.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for pasta?
The HS code for pasta is heading 1902. In Jordan the largest six-digit codes were 1902.19 (71% of the value) and 1902.30 (27%). It sits in HS chapter 19 (preparations of cereals, flour, starch or milk; pastrycooks' products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1902 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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