Processed cheese imports in Jordan: data, top suppliers and prices
Jordan imported $58.0 million of processed cheese in 2024 (11.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 40% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% 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 | $58.0M | 11.3K t |
| 2023 | $41.4M | 7.5K t |
| 2022 | $38.8M | 7.6K t |
| 2021 | $30.9M | 6.9K t |
| 2020 | $27.3M | 6.1K t |
| 2019 | $19.4M | 4.5K t |
| 2018 | $23.9M | 4.4K t |
| 2017 | $23.4M | 4.7K t |
Where Jordan imports processed cheese from
Most of the value came from Egypt (39%), Saudi Arabia (23%), Bahrain (11%). Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+510% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $22.8M | 39% |
| Saudi Arabia | $13.1M | 23% |
| Bahrain | $6.2M | 11% |
| Turkey | $4.0M | 6.9% |
| Hungary | $2.3M | 3.9% |
| Austria | $2.1M | 3.6% |
| Netherlands | $1.7M | 2.9% |
| United States | $1.4M | 2.5% |
| Poland | $1.2M | 2% |
| France | $855K | 1.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.12 per kg, close to the world average of $5.16.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Processed cheese exports from Jordan
In 2024, Jordan exported processed cheese worth $21.7 million (6.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Saudi Arabia alone took 83% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Kuwait grew fastest (+290% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $17.9M | 83% |
| Kuwait | $1.5M | 7% |
| United States | $1.1M | 4.9% |
| Qatar | $821K | 3.8% |
| Bahrain | $373K | 1.7% |
| Philippines | $5K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Jordan?
The shipment records behind Jordan processed cheese imports (HS 0406.30): 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 0406.30: Dairy produce: cheese, processed (not grated or powdered).
Common questions
What is the value of processed cheese imported by Jordan?
Jordan imported processed cheese worth $58.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 21st of 217 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 40% on 2023.
Which countries supply processed cheese to Jordan?
Egypt was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($22.8 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (23%) and Bahrain (11%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 510% on the year.
What is the average import price of processed cheese per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.12 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $5.16 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of processed cheese to Jordan changed since 2017?
Imports went from $23.4 million in 2017 to $58.0 million in 2024, an increase of 147%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $32.9 million a year.
Does Jordan also export processed cheese?
Yes. Jordan exported $21.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and the United States. On balance Jordan is a net importer of this product, by about $36.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for processed cheese?
The HS code for processed cheese is subheading 0406.30. It sits in HS chapter 04 (dairy produce; birds' eggs; natural honey; edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0406 page.
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