Smart cards imports in Jordan: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of smart cards by Jordan reached $8.1 million in 2024 (78 tonnes). That is 22% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $10.5 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 | $8.1M | 78 t |
| 2023 | $10.5M | 86 t |
| 2022 | $9.2M | 73 t |
| 2021 | $7.5M | 64 t |
| 2020 | $7.4M | 111 t |
| 2019 | $10.1M | 87 t |
| 2018 | $4.2M | 38 t |
| 2017 | $3.7M | 42 t |
Where Jordan imports smart cards from
The largest suppliers were China (40%), India (21%), Hong Kong (10%). Among the main suppliers, Hong Kong grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.3M | 40% |
| India | $1.7M | 21% |
| Hong Kong | $853K | 11% |
| Turkey | $546K | 6.7% |
| Austria | $496K | 6.1% |
| Lebanon | $391K | 4.8% |
| Sweden | $272K | 3.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $148K | 1.8% |
| Germany | $130K | 1.6% |
| Singapore | $124K | 1.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $104.87 per kg, close to the world average of $112.76.
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 smart cards imports (HS 8523.52): 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 8523.52: Semiconductor media: smart cards, whether or not recorded, excluding products of Chapter 37.
Common questions
What is the value of smart cards imported by Jordan?
Jordan imported smart cards worth $8.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 78 tonnes. That ranks it 93rd of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply smart cards to Jordan?
China was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($3.3 million), followed by India (21%) and Hong Kong (10%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 163% on the year.
What is the average import price of smart cards per kg?
The average declared import value was about $104.87 per kg in 2024, 7% below the world average of $112.76 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of smart cards to Jordan changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.7 million in 2017 to $8.1 million in 2024, an increase of 122%. The peak was 2023 at $10.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for smart cards?
The HS code for smart cards is subheading 8523.52. 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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