Polycarboxylic acid imports in Jordan: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of polycarboxylic acid by Jordan reached $15.1 million in 2024 (10.7 thousand tonnes). That is 30% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $15.1M | 10.7K t |
| 2023 | $11.7M | 7.0K t |
| 2022 | $14.6M | 8.3K t |
| 2021 | $13.2M | 6.8K t |
| 2020 | $7.2M | 5.8K t |
| 2019 | $7.4M | 6.0K t |
| 2018 | $10.4M | 7.8K t |
| 2017 | $11.3M | 8.9K t |
Where Jordan imports polycarboxylic acid from
The largest suppliers were China (34%), South Korea (18%), India (12%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+415% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.1M | 34% |
| South Korea | $2.7M | 18% |
| India | $1.7M | 12% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.6M | 10% |
| Turkey | $1.3M | 8.9% |
| Netherlands | $1.3M | 8.5% |
| Malaysia | $640K | 4.2% |
| Taiwan | $359K | 2.4% |
| Germany | $207K | 1.4% |
| Kuwait | $79K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 2917
| 2917.32 | Acids: aromatic polycarboxylic acids: dioctyl orthophthalates | 43% |
| 2917.39 | Acids: aromatic polycarboxylic acids: n.e.c. in item no. 2917.3 | 23% |
| 2917.35 | Acids: aromatic polycarboxylic acids: phthalic anhydride | 14% |
| 2917.33 | Acids: aromatic polycarboxylic acids: dinonyl or didecyl orthophthalates | 9.2% |
| 2917.12 | Acids: acyclic polycarboxylic acids: adipic acid, its salts and esters | 3.9% |
| 2917.20 | Acids: cyclanic, cyclenic or cycloterpenic polycarboxylic acids, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and derivatives | 2.3% |
| 2917.19 | Acids: acyclic polycarboxylic acids: n.e.c. in item no. 2917.1 | 2.2% |
| 2917.13 | Acids: acyclic polycarboxylic acids: azelaic acid, sebacic acid, their salts and esters | 1.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2917.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.41 per kg, 27% above the world average of $1.11. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Polycarboxylic acid exports from Jordan
Jordan exported $2.2 million of polycarboxylic acid in 2024 (640 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 51% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $1.1M | 51% |
| Egypt | $1.1M | 49% |
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 2917: Acids; polycarboxylic acids, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxy-acids; their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives.
Common questions
What is the value of polycarboxylic acid imported by Jordan?
Jordan imported polycarboxylic acid worth $15.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 62nd of 194 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 30% on 2023.
Which countries supply polycarboxylic acid to Jordan?
China was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($5.1 million), followed by South Korea (18%) and India (12%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 415% on the year.
What is the average import price of polycarboxylic acid per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.41 per kg in 2024, 27% above the world average of $1.11 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 polycarboxylic acid to Jordan changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.3 million in 2017 to $15.1 million in 2024, an increase of 33%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Jordan also export polycarboxylic acid?
Yes. Jordan exported $2.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia and Egypt. On balance Jordan is a net importer of this product, by about $12.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for polycarboxylic acid?
The HS code for polycarboxylic acid is heading 2917. In Jordan the largest six-digit codes were 2917.32 (43% of the value) and 2917.39 (23%). It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2917 page.
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