Polyester staple yarn imports in Jordan: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of polyester staple yarn by Jordan reached $17.4 million in 2024 (11.9 thousand tonnes). It ranks 10th of 137 countries for imports of this product. That is 152% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 49% 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 | $17.4M | 11.9K t |
| 2023 | $6.9M | 3.4K t |
| 2022 | $8.9M | 3.6K t |
| 2021 | $6.2M | 2.5K t |
| 2020 | $523K | 279 t |
| 2019 | $988K | 535 t |
| 2018 | $1.7M | 525 t |
| 2017 | $1.1M | 325 t |
Where Jordan imports polyester staple yarn from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 90% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+221% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $15.6M | 90% |
| India | $1.4M | 8.1% |
| Indonesia | $359K | 2.1% |
| Egypt | $3K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.46 per kg, 26% below the world average of $1.98, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Jordan?
The shipment records behind Jordan polyester staple yarn imports (HS 5509.21): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 5509.21: Yarn: (not sewing thread), single, of synthetic staple fibres, containing 85% or more by weight of polyester, not put up for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of polyester staple yarn imported by Jordan?
Jordan imported polyester staple yarn worth $17.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 137 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 152% on 2023.
Which countries supply polyester staple yarn to Jordan?
China was the largest supplier with 90% of the value ($15.6 million), followed by India (8%) and Indonesia (2%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 221% on the year.
What is the average import price of polyester staple yarn per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.46 per kg in 2024, 26% below the world average of $1.98 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of polyester staple yarn to Jordan changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.1 million in 2017 to $17.4 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $5.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyester staple yarn?
The HS code for polyester staple yarn is subheading 5509.21. It sits in HS chapter 55 (man-made staple fibres). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5509 page.
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