Printed books imports in Jordan: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of printed books by Jordan reached $12.8 million in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). That is 16% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $31.4 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 | $12.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $15.1M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $14.7M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $11.5M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $11.1M | 1.0K t |
| 2019 | $31.4M | 4.0K t |
| 2018 | $20.9M | 3.6K t |
| 2017 | $20.0M | 3.7K t |
Where Jordan imports printed books from
United Kingdom alone supplied 51% of it. Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+287% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $6.5M | 51% |
| Lebanon | $1.6M | 13% |
| United States | $924K | 7.2% |
| India | $790K | 6.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $702K | 5.5% |
| Turkey | $375K | 2.9% |
| Egypt | $340K | 2.7% |
| Greece | $305K | 2.4% |
| Australia | $208K | 1.6% |
| Italy | $180K | 1.4% |
Product types under HS 4901
| 4901.99 | Printed matter: books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter n.e.c. in item no. 4901.10 or 4901.91 | 76% |
| 4901.10 | Printed matter: in single sheets, whether or not folded | 13% |
| 4901.91 | Printed matter: dictionaries, encyclopaedias and serial instalments thereof | 11% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4901.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.07 per kg, 29% above the world average of $9.39. 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.
Printed books exports from Jordan
Jordan exported $3.6 million of printed books in 2024 (688 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Saudi Arabia (43%), Qatar (13%), Kuwait (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Lebanon grew fastest (+184% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $1.5M | 43% |
| Qatar | $472K | 13% |
| Kuwait | $340K | 9.5% |
| Bahrain | $326K | 9.1% |
| Morocco | $246K | 6.9% |
| Egypt | $218K | 6.1% |
| United States | $125K | 3.5% |
| Lebanon | $79K | 2.2% |
| Germany | $52K | 1.5% |
| Israel | $51K | 1.4% |
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 4901: Printed books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter, whether or not in single sheets.
Common questions
What is the value of printed books imported by Jordan?
Jordan imported printed books worth $12.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 88th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply printed books to Jordan?
The United Kingdom was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($6.5 million), followed by Lebanon (13%) and the United States (7%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 38 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 287% on the year.
What is the average import price of printed books per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.07 per kg in 2024, 29% above the world average of $9.39 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 printed books to Jordan changed since 2017?
Imports went from $20.0 million in 2017 to $12.8 million in 2024, a fall of 36%. The peak was 2019 at $31.4 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Jordan also export printed books?
Yes. Jordan exported $3.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Kuwait. On balance Jordan is a net importer of this product, by about $9.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for printed books?
The HS code for printed books is heading 4901. In Jordan the largest six-digit codes were 4901.99 (76% of the value) and 4901.10 (13%). It sits in HS chapter 49 (printed books, newspapers, pictures and other products of the printing industry; manuscripts, typescripts and plans). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4901 page.
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