Sunflower, safflower and cotton oil imports in Jordan: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Jordan imported sunflower, safflower and cotton oil worth $89.8 million (74.9 thousand tonnes). Value rose 5% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $89.8M | 74.9K t |
| 2023 | $85.3M | 62.8K t |
| 2022 | $101.4M | 53.7K t |
| 2021 | $75.7M | 52.0K t |
| 2020 | $67.8M | 71.9K t |
| 2019 | $55.5M | 62.1K t |
| 2018 | $65.1M | 65.5K t |
| 2017 | $60.2M | 60.3K t |
Where Jordan imports sunflower, safflower and cotton oil from
Most of the value came from Saudi Arabia (33%), Egypt (28%), Ukraine (27%). Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+220% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $29.7M | 33% |
| Egypt | $24.9M | 28% |
| Ukraine | $24.2M | 27% |
| Turkey | $9.6M | 11% |
| Moldova | $961K | 1.1% |
| Bulgaria | $130K | 0.2% |
| Belgium | $121K | 0.1% |
| Greece | $80K | 0.1% |
| Hungary | $76K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $18K | 0% |
Product types under HS 1512
| 1512.19 | Vegetable oils: sunflower seed or safflower oil and their fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified | 94% |
| 1512.11 | Vegetable oils: sunflower seed or safflower oil and their fractions, crude, not chemically modified | 5.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1512.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.20 per kg, close to the world average of $1.02.
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 1512: Sun-flower seed, safflower or cotton-seed oil and their fractions; whether or not refined, but not chemically modified.
Common questions
What is the value of sunflower, safflower and cotton oil imported by Jordan?
Jordan imported sunflower, safflower and cotton oil worth $89.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 74.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 35th of 208 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply sunflower, safflower and cotton oil to Jordan?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($29.7 million), followed by Egypt (28%) and Ukraine (27%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 220% on the year.
What is the average import price of sunflower, safflower and cotton oil per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.20 per kg in 2024, 18% above the world average of $1.02 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 sunflower, safflower and cotton oil to Jordan changed since 2017?
Imports went from $60.2 million in 2017 to $89.8 million in 2024, an increase of 49%. The peak was 2022 at $101.4 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for sunflower, safflower and cotton oil?
The HS code for sunflower, safflower and cotton oil is heading 1512. In Jordan the largest six-digit codes were 1512.19 (94% of the value) and 1512.11 (6%). It sits in HS chapter 15 (animal, vegetable or microbial fats and oils and their cleavage products; prepared edible fats; animal or vegetable waxes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1512 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.
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.