Recorded optical discs imports in Jordan: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Jordan imported recorded optical discs worth $3.8 million (4.3 thousand tonnes). That is 67% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $11.8 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 | $3.8M | 4.3K t |
| 2023 | $11.8M | 4.8K t |
| 2022 | $7.8M | 3.9K t |
| 2021 | $8.0M | 2.7K t |
| 2020 | $4.9M | 8 t |
| 2019 | $5.9M | 548 t |
| 2018 | $5.7M | 9 t |
| 2017 | $1.5M | 3 t |
Where Jordan imports recorded optical discs from
Most of the value came from Sri Lanka (30%), Sweden (26%), Japan (15%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sri Lanka | $1.1M | 30% |
| Sweden | $1.0M | 26% |
| Japan | $570K | 15% |
| United States | $268K | 7% |
| United Kingdom | $181K | 4.7% |
| Germany | $146K | 3.8% |
| Netherlands | $144K | 3.7% |
| Poland | $121K | 3.2% |
| Belgium | $62K | 1.6% |
| Lebanon | $49K | 1.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.90 per kg, 98% below the world average of $58.85, 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.
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The shipment records behind Jordan recorded optical discs imports (HS 8523.49): 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 8523.49: Optical media: recorded, excluding products of Chapter 37.
Common questions
What is the value of recorded optical discs imported by Jordan?
Jordan imported recorded optical discs worth $3.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 79th of 213 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 67% on 2023.
Which countries supply recorded optical discs to Jordan?
Sri Lanka was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by Sweden (26%) and Japan (15%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 267% on the year.
What is the average import price of recorded optical discs per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.90 per kg in 2024, 98% below the world average of $58.85 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of recorded optical discs to Jordan changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.5 million in 2017 to $3.8 million in 2024, an increase of 152%. The peak was 2023 at $11.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for recorded optical discs?
The HS code for recorded optical discs is subheading 8523.49. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8523 page.
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