Prepared meals imports in Jordan: data, top suppliers and prices
Jordan imported $2.5 million of prepared meals in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). Value rose 151% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 29% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $4.3 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 | $2.5M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $987K | 208 t |
| 2022 | $893K | 253 t |
| 2021 | $454K | 186 t |
| 2020 | $4.3M | 532 t |
| 2019 | $455K | 218 t |
| 2018 | $494K | 152 t |
| 2017 | $419K | 109 t |
Where Jordan imports prepared meals from
One supplier dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 94% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $2.3M | 94% |
| Thailand | $57K | 2.3% |
| Italy | $52K | 2.1% |
| United Kingdom | $21K | 0.9% |
| Czech Republic | $8K | 0.3% |
| Spain | $0K | 0% |
| Portugal | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.31 per kg, 39% below the world average of $3.76, 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.
Prepared meals exports from Jordan
Exports of prepared meals by Jordan reached $582 thousand in 2024 (174 tonnes). Most of it went to Saudi Arabia (43%), Luxembourg (19%), Kuwait (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Austria grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $251K | 43% |
| Luxembourg | $114K | 20% |
| Kuwait | $84K | 14% |
| Qatar | $44K | 7.6% |
| Germany | $38K | 6.6% |
| Austria | $30K | 5.1% |
| Bahrain | $9K | 1.6% |
| Belgium | $5K | 0.9% |
| Cyprus | $4K | 0.7% |
| United Kingdom | $3K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Jordan?
The shipment records behind Jordan prepared meals imports (HS 2104.20): 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 2104.20: Homogenised composite food preparations.
Common questions
What is the value of prepared meals imported by Jordan?
Jordan imported prepared meals worth $2.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 41st of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 151% on 2023.
Which countries supply prepared meals to Jordan?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 94% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by Thailand (2%) and Italy (2%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. Portugal grew fastest among the top ten, up 25% on the year.
What is the average import price of prepared meals per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.31 per kg in 2024, 39% below the world average of $3.76 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of prepared meals to Jordan changed since 2017?
Imports went from $419 thousand in 2017 to $2.5 million in 2024, an increase of 491%. The peak was 2020 at $4.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.3 million a year.
Does Jordan also export prepared meals?
Yes. Jordan exported $582 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Luxembourg and Kuwait. On balance Jordan is a net importer of this product, by about $1.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for prepared meals?
The HS code for prepared meals is subheading 2104.20. It sits in HS chapter 21 (miscellaneous edible preparations). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2104 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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