Synthetic dye imports in Jordan: data, top suppliers and prices
Jordan imported $13.0 million of synthetic dye in 2024 (2.7 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% 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 | $13.0M | 2.7K t |
| 2023 | $13.2M | 2.0K t |
| 2022 | $13.4M | 2.5K t |
| 2021 | $9.1M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $8.7M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $8.0M | 1.6K t |
| 2018 | $8.3M | 1.9K t |
| 2017 | $7.4M | 2.2K t |
Where Jordan imports synthetic dye from
Most of the value came from India (35%), China (34%), Greece (8%). Among the main suppliers, Greece grew fastest (+59% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $4.5M | 35% |
| China | $4.4M | 34% |
| Greece | $1.1M | 8.1% |
| Taiwan | $1.0M | 8% |
| Turkey | $694K | 5.3% |
| Germany | $248K | 1.9% |
| Netherlands | $189K | 1.5% |
| Italy | $152K | 1.2% |
| United States | $129K | 1% |
| United Kingdom | $113K | 0.9% |
Product types under HS 3204
| 3204.17 | Dyes: pigments and preparations based thereon | 40% |
| 3204.19 | Dyes: n.e.c., including mixtures of colouring matter of two or more of those from item no. 3204.11 to 3204.19 | 17% |
| 3204.11 | Dyes: disperse dyes and preparations based thereon | 15% |
| 3204.16 | Dyes: reactive dyes and preparations based thereon | 9.5% |
| 3204.20 | Dyes: synthetic organic products of a kind used as fluorescent brightening agents | 7% |
| 3204.14 | Dyes: direct dyes and preparations based thereon | 5.2% |
| 3204.12 | Dyes: acid, whether or not premetallised and preparations based thereon, mordant dyes and preparations based thereon | 3.7% |
| 3204.90 | Dyes: synthetic organic products n.e.c. in heading no. 3204 (e.g. of a kind used as luminophores), whether or not chemically defined | 2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3204.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.89 per kg, 33% below the world average of $7.25, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
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 3204: Synthetic organic colouring matter and preparations based thereon; synthetic organic products used as fluorescent brightening agents or as luminophores; whether or not chemically defined.
Common questions
What is the value of synthetic dye imported by Jordan?
Jordan imported synthetic dye worth $13.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 73rd of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply synthetic dye to Jordan?
India was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($4.5 million), followed by China (34%) and Greece (8%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. Greece grew fastest among the top ten, up 59% on the year.
What is the average import price of synthetic dye per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.89 per kg in 2024, 33% below the world average of $7.25 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 synthetic dye to Jordan changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.4 million in 2017 to $13.0 million in 2024, an increase of 75%. The peak was 2022 at $13.4 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for synthetic dye?
The HS code for synthetic dye is heading 3204. In Jordan the largest six-digit codes were 3204.17 (40% of the value) and 3204.19 (17%). It sits in HS chapter 32 (tanning or dyeing extracts; tannins and their derivatives; dyes, pigments and other colouring matter; paints, varnishes; putty, other mastics; inks). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3204 page.
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