Phosphate rock exports from Jordan: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of phosphate rock by Jordan reached $1.03 billion in 2024 (7.37 million tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 90 countries for exports of this product. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $1.41 billion.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1.03B | 7.37M t |
| 2023 | $1.05B | 6.60M t |
| 2022 | $1.41B | 7.09M t |
| 2021 | $734.3M | 6.00M t |
| 2020 | $553.2M | 5.87M t |
| 2019 | $566.9M | 5.74M t |
| 2018 | $555.1M | 5.53M t |
| 2017 | $549.5M | 6.19M t |
Where Jordan exports phosphate rock to
India alone took 72% of it. Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest (+484% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $745.3M | 72% |
| Indonesia | $143.8M | 14% |
| China | $77.0M | 7.5% |
| Taiwan | $14.5M | 1.4% |
| Brazil | $12.3M | 1.2% |
| Australia | $11.2M | 1.1% |
| Philippines | $7.8M | 0.8% |
| Japan | $5.5M | 0.5% |
| Ukraine | $2.9M | 0.3% |
| Greece | $2.8M | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 2510
| 2510.10 | Natural calcium phosphates, natural aluminium calcium phosphates and phosphatic chalk: unground | 78% |
| 2510.20 | Natural calcium phosphates, natural aluminium calcium phosphates and phosphatic chalk: ground | 22% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2510.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.14 per kg, close to the world average of $0.14.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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 2510: Natural calcium phosphates; natural aluminium calcium phosphates and phosphatic chalk.
Common questions
What is the value of phosphate rock exported by Jordan?
Jordan exported phosphate rock worth $1.03 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.37 million tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 90 countries worldwide, with 20% of world exports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries buy phosphate rock from Jordan?
India was the largest buyer with 72% of the value ($745.3 million), followed by Indonesia (14%) and China (7%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 15 buyer countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 484% on the year.
What is the average export price of phosphate rock per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.14 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.14 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 exports of phosphate rock from Jordan changed since 2017?
Exports went from $549.5 million in 2017 to $1.03 billion in 2024, an increase of 88%. The peak was 2022 at $1.41 billion. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for phosphate rock?
The HS code for phosphate rock is heading 2510. In Jordan the largest six-digit codes were 2510.10 (78% of the value) and 2510.20 (22%). It sits in HS chapter 25 (salt; sulphur; earths, stone; plastering materials, lime and cement). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2510 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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