Silicate imports in Jordan: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Jordan imported silicate worth $5.1 million (12.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 21% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
Hover or tap a year for detail.
Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5.1M | 12.8K t |
| 2023 | $4.2M | 6.3K t |
| 2022 | $5.1M | 7.8K t |
| 2021 | $2.5M | 5.1K t |
| 2020 | $2.0M | 4.1K t |
| 2019 | $1.8M | 5.5K t |
| 2018 | $1.8M | 5.2K t |
| 2017 | $1.4M | 4.3K t |
Where Jordan imports silicate from
Saudi Arabia alone supplied 74% of it. Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+826% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $3.8M | 74% |
| China | $769K | 15% |
| Egypt | $262K | 5.1% |
| India | $70K | 1.4% |
| United States | $56K | 1.1% |
| Germany | $45K | 0.9% |
| Kuwait | $37K | 0.7% |
| Belgium | $25K | 0.5% |
| Japan | $20K | 0.4% |
| Turkey | $18K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 2839
| 2839.19 | Silicates: of sodium (excluding sodium metasilicates) | 80% |
| 2839.90 | Silicates: commercial alkali metal silicates, other than of sodium | 16% |
| 2839.11 | Silicates: sodium metasilicates | 3.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2839.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.40 per kg, 25% below the world average of $0.53, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Jordan?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
Shipment records are in the platform
Tell us what you trade and we will show you the latest records on a live call.
Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 2839: Silicates; commercial alkali metal silicates.
Common questions
What is the value of silicate imported by Jordan?
Jordan imported silicate worth $5.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 12.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 44th of 190 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply silicate to Jordan?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 74% of the value ($3.8 million), followed by China (15%) and Egypt (5%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 826% on the year.
What is the average import price of silicate per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.40 per kg in 2024, 25% below the world average of $0.53 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 silicate to Jordan changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.4 million in 2017 to $5.1 million in 2024, an increase of 262%. The peak was 2022 at $5.1 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for silicate?
The HS code for silicate is heading 2839. In Jordan the largest six-digit codes were 2839.19 (80% of the value) and 2839.90 (16%). It sits in HS chapter 28 (inorganic chemicals; organic and inorganic compounds of precious metals; of rare earth metals, of radio-active elements and of isotopes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2839 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
Public statistics stop at country totals. EximDataX rebuilds Jordan trade from the customs records of its trading partners, updated weekly, so you can see the companies that ship to and from it. Tell us your product and we will show you the latest records on a live call.
Same product, other countries
See what your buyers are buying.Then decide.
Everything we show you comes from official customs filings — records, not claims. 30 minutes. Your shipment. Your HS code. Real platform. If you don’t see something new about your market by the end of the call, we walk away. No follow-ups.