Phenol imports in Jordan: data, top suppliers and prices
Jordan imported $50.8 million of phenol in 2024 (30.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 37% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% a year on average.
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 | $50.8M | 30.6K t |
| 2023 | $37.1M | 26.9K t |
| 2022 | $50.1M | 28.0K t |
| 2021 | $59.6M | 31.2K t |
| 2020 | $27.9M | 28.4K t |
| 2019 | $31.2M | 25.5K t |
| 2018 | $26.9M | 19.4K t |
| 2017 | $16.7M | 13.1K t |
Where Jordan imports phenol from
South Korea alone supplied 51% of it. Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+65% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $25.7M | 51% |
| Taiwan | $22.4M | 44% |
| Thailand | $1.7M | 3.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $585K | 1.2% |
| Netherlands | $171K | 0.3% |
| Spain | $131K | 0.3% |
| China | $63K | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | $53K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $50K | 0.1% |
| India | $13K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2907
| 2907.23 | Polyphenols: 4,4'-isopropylidenediphenol (bisphenol A, diphenylolpropane) and its salts | 98% |
| 2907.29 | Phenol-alcohols and polyphenols n.e.c. in item number 2907.2 | 1.2% |
| 2907.19 | Monophenols: n.e.c. in item no. 2907.1 | 0.4% |
| 2907.11 | Monophenols: phenol (hydroxybenzene) and its salts | 0.2% |
| 2907.22 | Polyphenols: hydroquinone (quinol) and its salts | 0% |
| 2907.21 | Polyphenols: resorcinol and its salts | 0% |
| 2907.12 | Monophenols: cresols and their salts | 0% |
| 2907.15 | Monophenols: naphthols and their salts | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2907.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.66 per kg, close to the world average of $1.74.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Phenol exports from Jordan
Jordan exported $225 thousand of phenol in 2024 (99 tonnes). Most of it went to Singapore (45%), Indonesia (40%), Kuwait (15%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Singapore | $102K | 46% |
| Indonesia | $89K | 40% |
| Kuwait | $33K | 15% |
Who is behind these numbers in Jordan?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 2907: Phenols; monophenols, polyphenols, and phenol-alcohols.
Common questions
What is the value of phenol imported by Jordan?
Jordan imported phenol worth $50.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 30.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 179 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 37% on 2023.
Which countries supply phenol to Jordan?
South Korea was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($25.7 million), followed by Taiwan (44%) and Thailand (3%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 470% on the year.
What is the average import price of phenol per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.66 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.74 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 phenol to Jordan changed since 2017?
Imports went from $16.7 million in 2017 to $50.8 million in 2024, an increase of 204%. The peak was 2021 at $59.6 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Jordan also export phenol?
Yes. Jordan exported $225 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Singapore, Indonesia and Kuwait. On balance Jordan is a net importer of this product, by about $50.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for phenol?
The HS code for phenol is heading 2907. In Jordan the largest six-digit codes were 2907.23 (98% of the value) and 2907.29 (1%). It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2907 page.
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