Rice imports in Jordan: data, top suppliers and prices
Jordan imported $208.6 million of rice in 2024 (227.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 13% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $263.3 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 | $208.6M | 227.8K t |
| 2023 | $240.2M | 209.1K t |
| 2022 | $263.3M | 238.0K t |
| 2021 | $179.4M | 190.6K t |
| 2020 | $195.3M | 199.4K t |
| 2019 | $199.6M | 214.8K t |
| 2018 | $165.9M | 187.4K t |
| 2017 | $156.6M | 200.2K t |
Where Jordan imports rice from
India alone supplied 54% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $112.7M | 54% |
| United States | $59.4M | 29% |
| Portugal | $19.0M | 9.1% |
| Thailand | $3.7M | 1.8% |
| Egypt | $3.1M | 1.5% |
| Greece | $2.2M | 1.1% |
| Italy | $1.9M | 0.9% |
| Kuwait | $1.8M | 0.8% |
| Pakistan | $1.4M | 0.7% |
| Turkey | $1.1M | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 1006
| 1006.30 | Cereals: rice, semi-milled or wholly milled, whether or not polished or glazed | 100% |
| 1006.10 | Cereals: rice in the husk (paddy or rough) | 0% |
| 1006.40 | Cereals: rice, broken | 0% |
| 1006.20 | Cereals: husked (brown) rice | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1006.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.92 per kg, 44% above the world average of $0.64. 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.
Rice exports from Jordan
Jordan exported $593 thousand of rice in 2024 (552 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Greece (38%), Israel (19%), Bulgaria (17%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Greece | $225K | 38% |
| Israel | $110K | 19% |
| Bulgaria | $104K | 18% |
| Australia | $94K | 16% |
| United States | $28K | 4.7% |
| Germany | $14K | 2.3% |
| Cyprus | $8K | 1.4% |
| Canada | $6K | 1.1% |
| Luxembourg | $3K | 0.5% |
| Bosnia Herzegovina | $1K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Jordan?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 1006: Rice.
Common questions
What is the value of rice imported by Jordan?
Jordan imported rice worth $208.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 227.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 45th of 223 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply rice to Jordan?
India was the largest supplier with 54% of the value ($112.7 million), followed by the United States (28%) and Portugal (9%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 495% on the year.
What is the average import price of rice per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.92 per kg in 2024, 44% above the world average of $0.64 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 rice to Jordan changed since 2017?
Imports went from $156.6 million in 2017 to $208.6 million in 2024, an increase of 33%. The peak was 2022 at $263.3 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Jordan also export rice?
Yes. Jordan exported $593 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Greece, Israel and Bulgaria. On balance Jordan is a net importer of this product, by about $208.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for rice?
The HS code for rice is heading 1006. In Jordan the largest six-digit codes were 1006.30 (100% of the value) and 1006.10 (0%). It sits in HS chapter 10 (cereals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1006 page.
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