Sunflower seed imports in Jordan: data, top suppliers and prices
Jordan imported $17.0 million of sunflower seed in 2024 (10.4 thousand tonnes). That is 62% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% a year on average.
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 | $17.0M | 10.4K t |
| 2023 | $10.4M | 7.5K t |
| 2022 | $9.8M | 7.2K t |
| 2021 | $10.2M | 8.2K t |
| 2020 | $14.5M | 14.2K t |
| 2019 | $10.6M | 10.3K t |
| 2018 | $7.7M | 9.4K t |
| 2017 | $6.4M | 6.2K t |
Where Jordan imports sunflower seed from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 83% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $14.1M | 83% |
| Turkey | $1.5M | 8.7% |
| Bulgaria | $1.1M | 6.7% |
| Egypt | $239K | 1.4% |
| Netherlands | $50K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $8K | 0.1% |
| Austria | $0K | 0% |
| Taiwan | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.63 per kg, 87% above the world average of $0.87. 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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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 1206: Sunflower seeds; whether or not broken.
Common questions
What is the value of sunflower seed imported by Jordan?
Jordan imported sunflower seed worth $17.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 43rd of 196 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 62% on 2023.
Which countries supply sunflower seed to Jordan?
China was the largest supplier with 83% of the value ($14.1 million), followed by Turkey (9%) and Bulgaria (7%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. Bulgaria grew fastest among the top ten, up 159% on the year.
What is the average import price of sunflower seed per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.63 per kg in 2024, 87% above the world average of $0.87 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 seed to Jordan changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.4 million in 2017 to $17.0 million in 2024, an increase of 165%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for sunflower seed?
The HS code for sunflower seed is heading 1206. In Jordan all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 1206.00. It sits in HS chapter 12 (oil seeds and oleaginous fruits; miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruit, industrial or medicinal plants; straw and fodder). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1206 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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