Potatoes imports in Jordan: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Jordan imported potatoes worth $14.9 million (20.4 thousand tonnes). Value rose 62% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% 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 | $14.9M | 20.4K t |
| 2023 | $9.2M | 13.6K t |
| 2022 | $7.7M | 13.9K t |
| 2021 | $6.5M | 10.7K t |
| 2020 | $7.2M | 13.0K t |
| 2019 | $8.2M | 12.6K t |
| 2018 | $8.9M | 15.2K t |
| 2017 | $8.6M | 17.7K t |
Where Jordan imports potatoes from
The largest suppliers were France (40%), Netherlands (35%), Egypt (11%). Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+239% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $6.0M | 40% |
| Netherlands | $5.3M | 35% |
| Egypt | $1.7M | 11% |
| United Kingdom | $738K | 5% |
| Denmark | $714K | 4.8% |
| Lebanon | $251K | 1.7% |
| Turkey | $245K | 1.6% |
| China | $49K | 0.3% |
| Belgium | $5K | 0% |
| United States | $5K | 0% |
Product types under HS 0701
| 0701.10 | Vegetables: seed potatoes, fresh or chilled | 91% |
| 0701.90 | Vegetables: potatoes (other than seed), fresh or chilled | 9.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0701.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.73 per kg, 82% above the world average of $0.40. 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.
Potatoes exports from Jordan
In 2024, Jordan exported potatoes worth $2.2 million (4.6 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Saudi Arabia (47%), Bahrain (27%), Qatar (17%). Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+252% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $1.0M | 47% |
| Bahrain | $586K | 27% |
| Qatar | $369K | 17% |
| Egypt | $123K | 5.6% |
| Turkey | $33K | 1.5% |
| Kuwait | $24K | 1.1% |
| Norway | $14K | 0.6% |
| Lebanon | $1K | 0% |
| Maldives | $1K | 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 0701: Potatoes; fresh or chilled.
Common questions
What is the value of potatoes imported by Jordan?
Jordan imported potatoes worth $14.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 20.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 70th of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 62% on 2023.
Which countries supply potatoes to Jordan?
France was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($6.0 million), followed by the Netherlands (35%) and Egypt (11%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 239% on the year.
What is the average import price of potatoes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.73 per kg in 2024, 82% above the world average of $0.40 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 potatoes to Jordan changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.6 million in 2017 to $14.9 million in 2024, an increase of 73%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Jordan also export potatoes?
Yes. Jordan exported $2.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Qatar. On balance Jordan is a net importer of this product, by about $12.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for potatoes?
The HS code for potatoes is heading 0701. In Jordan the largest six-digit codes were 0701.10 (91% of the value) and 0701.90 (9%). It sits in HS chapter 07 (vegetables and certain roots and tubers; edible). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0701 page.
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