Sugar imports in Jordan: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Jordan imported sugar worth $177.9 million (266.3 thousand tonnes). Value fell 21% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $225.9 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 | $177.9M | 266.3K t |
| 2023 | $225.9M | 261.9K t |
| 2022 | $217.0M | 321.6K t |
| 2021 | $147.1M | 258.5K t |
| 2020 | $178.6M | 335.2K t |
| 2019 | $117.2M | 277.5K t |
| 2018 | $151.7M | 336.9K t |
| 2017 | $190.2M | 337.0K t |
Where Jordan imports sugar from
One supplier dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 70% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Morocco grew fastest (+257% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $124.2M | 70% |
| Morocco | $39.4M | 22% |
| Ukraine | $9.5M | 5.3% |
| France | $3.5M | 2% |
| Bahrain | $661K | 0.4% |
| United States | $283K | 0.2% |
| Belgium | $90K | 0.1% |
| Mauritius | $87K | 0.1% |
| India | $63K | 0% |
| China | $59K | 0% |
Product types under HS 1701
| 1701.99 | Sugars: sucrose, chemically pure, in solid form, not containing added flavouring or colouring matter | 100% |
| 1701.14 | Sugars: cane sugar, raw, in solid form, other than as specified in Subheading Note 2 to this chapter, not containing added flavouring or colouring… | 0.1% |
| 1701.91 | Sugars: sucrose, chemically pure, in solid form, containing added flavouring or colouring matter | 0.1% |
| 1701.13 | Sugars: cane sugar, raw, in solid form, as specified in Subheading Note 2 to this chapter, not containing added flavouring or colouring matter | 0% |
| 1701.12 | Sugars: beet sugar, raw, in solid form, not containing added flavouring or colouring matter | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1701.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.67 per kg, close to the world average of $0.59.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Sugar exports from Jordan
Exports of sugar by Jordan reached $220 thousand in 2024 (65 tonnes). Saudi Arabia alone took 69% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $151K | 69% |
| United States | $32K | 14% |
| Qatar | $13K | 5.9% |
| Australia | $11K | 4.8% |
| Netherlands | $8K | 3.8% |
| Burkina Faso | $1K | 0.6% |
| Bahrain | $1K | 0.5% |
| Kuwait | $1K | 0.4% |
| Luxembourg | $1K | 0.4% |
| Austria | $1K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Jordan?
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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 1701: Cane or beet sugar and chemically pure sucrose, in solid form.
Common questions
What is the value of sugar imported by Jordan?
Jordan imported sugar worth $177.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 266.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 63rd of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply sugar to Jordan?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 70% of the value ($124.2 million), followed by Morocco (22%) and Ukraine (5%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. Morocco grew fastest among the top ten, up 257% on the year.
What is the average import price of sugar per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.67 per kg in 2024, 14% above the world average of $0.59 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 sugar to Jordan changed since 2017?
Imports went from $190.2 million in 2017 to $177.9 million in 2024, a fall of 6%. The peak was 2023 at $225.9 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Jordan also export sugar?
Yes. Jordan exported $220 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, the United States and Qatar. On balance Jordan is a net importer of this product, by about $177.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for sugar?
The HS code for sugar is heading 1701. In Jordan the largest six-digit codes were 1701.99 (100% of the value) and 1701.14 (0%). It sits in HS chapter 17 (sugars and sugar confectionery). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1701 page.
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