Refractory mortar imports in Jordan: data, top suppliers and prices
Jordan imported $4.7 million of refractory mortar in 2024 (9.7 thousand tonnes). Value rose 23% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $6.6 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 | $4.7M | 9.7K t |
| 2023 | $3.8M | 4.6K t |
| 2022 | $5.4M | 6.5K t |
| 2021 | $4.1M | 4.1K t |
| 2020 | $3.0M | 3.5K t |
| 2019 | $6.6M | 7.2K t |
| 2018 | $3.5M | 3.9K t |
| 2017 | $3.4M | 4.2K t |
Where Jordan imports refractory mortar from
Most of the value came from India (28%), Germany (23%), Turkey (20%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+880% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.3M | 28% |
| Germany | $1.1M | 23% |
| Turkey | $920K | 20% |
| United Kingdom | $359K | 7.7% |
| China | $275K | 5.9% |
| Spain | $211K | 4.5% |
| Netherlands | $117K | 2.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $91K | 1.9% |
| Greece | $76K | 1.6% |
| France | $55K | 1.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.48 per kg, 34% below the world average of $0.73, 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.
Refractory mortar exports from Jordan
In 2024, Jordan exported refractory mortar worth $300 thousand (1.2 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Saudi Arabia (35%), United States (32%), Israel (19%). Among the main buyer markets, Cote d'Ivoire grew fastest (+278% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $104K | 35% |
| United States | $97K | 32% |
| Israel | $56K | 19% |
| Qatar | $32K | 11% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $10K | 3.3% |
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 3816: Refractory cements, mortars, concretes and similar compositions, including dolomite ramming mix, other than products of heading 38.01.
Common questions
What is the value of refractory mortar imported by Jordan?
Jordan imported refractory mortar worth $4.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 79th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply refractory mortar to Jordan?
India was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by Germany (23%) and Turkey (20%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 880% on the year.
What is the average import price of refractory mortar per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.48 per kg in 2024, 34% below the world average of $0.73 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 refractory mortar to Jordan changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.4 million in 2017 to $4.7 million in 2024, an increase of 39%. The peak was 2019 at $6.6 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Jordan also export refractory mortar?
Yes. Jordan exported $300 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, the United States and Israel. On balance Jordan is a net importer of this product, by about $4.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for refractory mortar?
The HS code for refractory mortar is heading 3816. In Jordan all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 3816.00. It sits in HS chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3816 page.
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