Starch imports in Jordan: data, top suppliers and prices
Jordan imported $7.8 million of starch in 2024 (14.1 thousand tonnes). Value fell 43% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $13.6 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 | $7.8M | 14.1K t |
| 2023 | $13.6M | 13.8K t |
| 2022 | $12.8M | 16.2K t |
| 2021 | $8.2M | 13.6K t |
| 2020 | $7.3M | 11.7K t |
| 2019 | $7.5M | 11.4K t |
| 2018 | $7.5M | 13.1K t |
| 2017 | $7.4M | 15.5K t |
Where Jordan imports starch from
Saudi Arabia alone supplied 55% of it. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+65% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $4.2M | 55% |
| Germany | $2.4M | 30% |
| Turkey | $652K | 8.4% |
| India | $175K | 2.3% |
| France | $80K | 1% |
| Netherlands | $66K | 0.9% |
| Malta | $64K | 0.8% |
| Slovakia | $44K | 0.6% |
| Poland | $43K | 0.6% |
| Spain | $16K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 1108
| 1108.12 | Starch: maize (corn) starch | 57% |
| 1108.13 | Starch: potato | 33% |
| 1108.11 | Starch: wheat | 9.7% |
| 1108.14 | Starch: manioc (cassava) | 0.3% |
| 1108.20 | Inulin | 0.1% |
| 1108.19 | Starch: n.e.c. in item no. 1108.11 to 1108.14 | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1108.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.55 per kg, close to the world average of $0.63.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Starch exports from Jordan
In 2024, Jordan exported starch worth $385 thousand (154 tonnes). Most of it went to United Kingdom (22%), Germany (15%), Qatar (14%). Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+441% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $86K | 22% |
| Germany | $56K | 15% |
| Qatar | $54K | 14% |
| Netherlands | $40K | 10% |
| United States | $29K | 7.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $28K | 7.3% |
| Canada | $22K | 5.8% |
| Sweden | $16K | 4.1% |
| France | $14K | 3.5% |
| Belgium | $11K | 2.8% |
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.
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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 1108: Starches; inulin.
Common questions
What is the value of starch imported by Jordan?
Jordan imported starch worth $7.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 14.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 74th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 43% on 2023.
Which countries supply starch to Jordan?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 55% of the value ($4.2 million), followed by Germany (30%) and Turkey (8%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 65% on the year.
What is the average import price of starch per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.55 per kg in 2024, 13% below the world average of $0.63 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 starch to Jordan changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.4 million in 2017 to $7.8 million in 2024, an increase of 5%. The peak was 2023 at $13.6 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Jordan also export starch?
Yes. Jordan exported $385 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Kingdom, Germany and Qatar. On balance Jordan is a net importer of this product, by about $7.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for starch?
The HS code for starch is heading 1108. In Jordan the largest six-digit codes were 1108.12 (57% of the value) and 1108.13 (33%). It sits in HS chapter 11 (products of the milling industry; malt, starches, inulin, wheat gluten). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1108 page.
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