Plastic film imports in Jordan: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of plastic film by Jordan reached $25.0 million in 2024 (7.8 thousand tonnes). Value fell 15% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $34.3 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 | $25.0M | 7.8K t |
| 2023 | $29.4M | 5.5K t |
| 2022 | $34.3M | 6.6K t |
| 2021 | $31.5M | 6.5K t |
| 2020 | $26.2M | 6.4K t |
| 2019 | $28.2M | 14.3K t |
| 2018 | $32.0M | 18.5K t |
| 2017 | $30.9M | 16.7K t |
Where Jordan imports plastic film from
Most of the value came from China (27%), Turkey (21%), Spain (10%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+178% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.6M | 27% |
| Turkey | $5.4M | 22% |
| Spain | $2.4M | 9.7% |
| India | $2.2M | 8.7% |
| Egypt | $1.7M | 6.8% |
| Germany | $1.4M | 5.7% |
| Italy | $1.4M | 5.5% |
| United Kingdom | $1.2M | 4.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.0M | 4.1% |
| South Korea | $372K | 1.5% |
Product types under HS 3921
| 3921.90 | Plastics: plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, other than cellular | 73% |
| 3921.12 | Plastics: plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, of polymers of vinyl chloride, cellular | 10% |
| 3921.19 | Plastics: plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, of plastics n.e.c. in heading no. 3921, cellular | 8.1% |
| 3921.13 | Plastics: plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, of polyurethanes, cellular | 7.4% |
| 3921.11 | Plastics: plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, of polymers of styrene, cellular | 0.9% |
| 3921.14 | Plastics: plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, of regenerated cellulose, cellular | 0.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3921.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.20 per kg, 33% below the world average of $4.76, 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.
Plastic film exports from Jordan
Exports of plastic film by Jordan reached $3.4 million in 2024 (1.0 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 58% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+59% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $2.0M | 58% |
| Egypt | $538K | 16% |
| Qatar | $449K | 13% |
| Israel | $187K | 5.5% |
| Senegal | $142K | 4.1% |
| Cyprus | $71K | 2.1% |
| Lebanon | $22K | 0.6% |
| Kuwait | $11K | 0.3% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $7K | 0.2% |
| United States | $6K | 0.2% |
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 3921: Plastic plates, sheets, film, foil and strip n.e.c. in chapter 39.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic film imported by Jordan?
Jordan imported plastic film worth $25.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 91st of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic film to Jordan?
China was the largest supplier with 27% of the value ($6.6 million), followed by Turkey (21%) and Spain (10%). The top three together account for 58%, out of 38 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 178% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic film per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.20 per kg in 2024, 33% below the world average of $4.76 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 plastic film to Jordan changed since 2017?
Imports went from $30.9 million in 2017 to $25.0 million in 2024, a fall of 19%. The peak was 2022 at $34.3 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Jordan also export plastic film?
Yes. Jordan exported $3.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Qatar. On balance Jordan is a net importer of this product, by about $21.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic film?
The HS code for plastic film is heading 3921. In Jordan the largest six-digit codes were 3921.90 (73% of the value) and 3921.12 (10%). It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3921 page.
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