Retail laundry detergent imports in Jordan: data, top suppliers and prices
Jordan imported $15.6 million of retail laundry detergent in 2024 (11.3 thousand tonnes). That is 57% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 14% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $51.6 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 | $15.6M | 11.3K t |
| 2023 | $36.8M | 16.6K t |
| 2022 | $47.3M | 27.9K t |
| 2021 | $40.0M | 23.4K t |
| 2020 | $42.9M | 22.5K t |
| 2019 | $43.7M | 30.4K t |
| 2018 | $51.6M | 33.4K t |
| 2017 | $43.6M | 29.4K t |
Where Jordan imports retail laundry detergent from
The largest suppliers were Saudi Arabia (34%), Egypt (24%), China (11%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+353% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $5.4M | 34% |
| Egypt | $3.8M | 24% |
| China | $1.7M | 11% |
| Germany | $962K | 6.2% |
| Poland | $952K | 6.1% |
| Turkey | $818K | 5.2% |
| Greece | $566K | 3.6% |
| Lebanon | $388K | 2.5% |
| Slovakia | $187K | 1.2% |
| Spain | $179K | 1.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.38 per kg, close to the world average of $1.65.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Retail laundry detergent exports from Jordan
In 2024, Jordan exported retail laundry detergent worth $63.8 million (71.5 thousand tonnes). Saudi Arabia alone took 92% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $58.4M | 92% |
| Kuwait | $1.6M | 2.5% |
| Qatar | $1.6M | 2.5% |
| Bahrain | $1.2M | 1.9% |
| Lebanon | $373K | 0.6% |
| Israel | $365K | 0.6% |
| Germany | $99K | 0.2% |
| United States | $65K | 0.1% |
| Pakistan | $52K | 0.1% |
| Australia | $24K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Jordan?
The shipment records behind Jordan retail laundry detergent imports (HS 3402.20): 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 3402.20: Washing and cleaning preparations: surface-active, whether or not containing soap (excluding those of heading no. 3401), put up for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of retail laundry detergent imported by Jordan?
Jordan imported retail laundry detergent worth $15.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 103rd of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 57% on 2023.
Which countries supply retail laundry detergent to Jordan?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($5.4 million), followed by Egypt (24%) and China (11%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 353% on the year.
What is the average import price of retail laundry detergent per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.38 per kg in 2024, 16% below the world average of $1.65 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of retail laundry detergent to Jordan changed since 2017?
Imports went from $43.6 million in 2017 to $15.6 million in 2024, a fall of 64%. The peak was 2018 at $51.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $40.2 million a year.
Does Jordan also export retail laundry detergent?
Yes. Jordan exported $63.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Qatar. That compares with imports of $15.6 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for retail laundry detergent?
The HS code for retail laundry detergent is subheading 3402.20. It sits in HS chapter 34 (soap, organic surface-active agents; washing, lubricating, polishing or scouring preparations; artificial or prepared waxes, candles and similar articles, modelling pastes, dental waxes and dental preparations with a basis of plaster). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3402 page.
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