Polystyrene imports in Jordan: data, top suppliers and prices
Jordan imported $77.3 million of polystyrene in 2024 (63.5 thousand tonnes). That is 99% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% 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 | $77.3M | 63.5K t |
| 2023 | $38.8M | 23.6K t |
| 2022 | $43.1M | 25.5K t |
| 2021 | $39.0M | 24.9K t |
| 2020 | $22.1M | 18.5K t |
| 2019 | $24.9M | 19.8K t |
| 2018 | $30.9M | 20.5K t |
| 2017 | $32.4M | 22.7K t |
Where Jordan imports polystyrene from
One supplier dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 86% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+208% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $66.6M | 86% |
| Pakistan | $5.4M | 6.9% |
| Taiwan | $2.2M | 2.9% |
| China | $1.8M | 2.4% |
| South Korea | $284K | 0.4% |
| Turkey | $238K | 0.3% |
| Singapore | $236K | 0.3% |
| Netherlands | $132K | 0.2% |
| United States | $94K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $87K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 3903
| 3903.19 | Styrene polymers: (other than expansible polystyrene), in primary forms | 91% |
| 3903.11 | Styrene polymers: expansible polystyrene, in primary forms | 4.5% |
| 3903.90 | Styrene polymers: in primary forms, n.e.c. in heading no. 3903 | 3.5% |
| 3903.30 | Styrene polymers: acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS) copolymers, in primary forms | 1% |
| 3903.20 | Styrene polymers: styrene-acrylonitrile (SAN) copolymers, in primary forms | 0.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3903.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.22 per kg, 28% below the world average of $1.69, 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.
Polystyrene exports from Jordan
Jordan exported $1.5 million of polystyrene in 2024 (845 tonnes). Israel alone took 100% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Israel grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Israel | $1.5M | 100% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
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 3903: Polymers of styrene, in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of polystyrene imported by Jordan?
Jordan imported polystyrene worth $77.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 63.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 52nd of 212 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 99% on 2023.
Which countries supply polystyrene to Jordan?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 86% of the value ($66.6 million), followed by Pakistan (7%) and Taiwan (3%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 208% on the year.
What is the average import price of polystyrene per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.22 per kg in 2024, 28% below the world average of $1.69 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 polystyrene to Jordan changed since 2017?
Imports went from $32.4 million in 2017 to $77.3 million in 2024, an increase of 139%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Jordan also export polystyrene?
Yes. Jordan exported $1.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Israel and the Netherlands. On balance Jordan is a net importer of this product, by about $75.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for polystyrene?
The HS code for polystyrene is heading 3903. In Jordan the largest six-digit codes were 3903.19 (91% of the value) and 3903.11 (5%). It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3903 page.
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