Staple fibre sewing thread imports in Jordan: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of staple fibre sewing thread by Jordan reached $7.8 million in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $12.2 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 | $7.8M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $7.7M | 756 t |
| 2022 | $10.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $12.2M | 1.8K t |
| 2020 | $7.8M | 1.0K t |
| 2019 | $6.2M | 663 t |
| 2018 | $5.5M | 708 t |
| 2017 | $6.2M | 802 t |
Where Jordan imports staple fibre sewing thread from
The largest suppliers were China (50%), Hong Kong (34%), Sri Lanka (11%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+440% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.9M | 50% |
| Hong Kong | $2.7M | 34% |
| Sri Lanka | $883K | 11% |
| India | $226K | 2.9% |
| Egypt | $79K | 1% |
| Turkey | $24K | 0.3% |
| Kuwait | $11K | 0.1% |
| Taiwan | $2K | 0% |
| Latvia | $0K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 5508
| 5508.10 | Sewing thread: of synthetic staple fibres, whether or not put up for retail sale | 100% |
| 5508.20 | Sewing thread: of artificial staple fibres, whether or not put up for retail sale | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5508.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.91 per kg, 28% above the world average of $4.60. 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.
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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 5508: Sewing thread of man-made staple fibres, whether or not put up for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of staple fibre sewing thread imported by Jordan?
Jordan imported staple fibre sewing thread worth $7.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 23rd of 192 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply staple fibre sewing thread to Jordan?
China was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($3.9 million), followed by Hong Kong (34%) and Sri Lanka (11%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 440% on the year.
What is the average import price of staple fibre sewing thread per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.91 per kg in 2024, 28% above the world average of $4.60 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 staple fibre sewing thread to Jordan changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.2 million in 2017 to $7.8 million in 2024, an increase of 26%. The peak was 2021 at $12.2 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for staple fibre sewing thread?
The HS code for staple fibre sewing thread is heading 5508. In Jordan the largest six-digit codes were 5508.10 (100% of the value) and 5508.20 (0%). It sits in HS chapter 55 (man-made staple fibres). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5508 page.
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