Synthetic staple yarn imports in Jordan: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of synthetic staple yarn by Jordan reached $26.0 million in 2024 (14.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 94% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% 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 | $26.0M | 14.9K t |
| 2023 | $13.4M | 5.4K t |
| 2022 | $13.5M | 4.9K t |
| 2021 | $8.8M | 3.2K t |
| 2020 | $3.7M | 967 t |
| 2019 | $7.2M | 2.4K t |
| 2018 | $6.5M | 2.2K t |
| 2017 | $8.5M | 2.3K t |
Where Jordan imports synthetic staple yarn from
China alone supplied 63% of it. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+875% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $16.5M | 63% |
| India | $6.1M | 23% |
| Turkey | $1.5M | 5.8% |
| Italy | $1.2M | 4.7% |
| Indonesia | $732K | 2.8% |
| Hong Kong | $10K | 0% |
| Egypt | $3K | 0% |
| France | $1K | 0% |
| Latvia | $0K | 0% |
| Kuwait | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 5509
| 5509.21 | Yarn: (not sewing thread), single, of synthetic staple fibres, containing 85% or more by weight of polyester, not put up for retail sale | 67% |
| 5509.53 | Yarn: (not sewing thread), of polyester staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, not put up for retail sale | 11% |
| 5509.22 | Yarn: (not sewing thread), multiple (folded) or cabled yarn, of synthetic staple fibres, containing 85% or more by weight of polyester, not put up… | 5% |
| 5509.32 | Yarn: (not sewing thread), multiple (folded) or cabled, of synthetic staple fibres, containing 85% or more by weight of acrylic or modacrylic, not… | 5% |
| 5509.61 | Yarn: (not sewing thread), of acrylic or modacrylic staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair, not put up for retail sale | 4.9% |
| 5509.51 | Yarn: (not sewing thread), of polyester staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with artificial staple fibres, not put up for retail sale | 3.5% |
| 5509.69 | Yarn: (not sewing thread), of acrylic or modacrylic staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with fibres n.e.c. in item no. 5509.6, not put up for… | 1.5% |
| 5509.59 | Yarn: (not sewing thread), of polyester staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with fibres n.e.c. in item no. 5509.5, not put up for retail sale | 0.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5509.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.74 per kg, 42% below the world average of $3.00, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Jordan?
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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 5509: Yarn (other than sewing thread) of synthetic staple fibres, not put up for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of synthetic staple yarn imported by Jordan?
Jordan imported synthetic staple yarn worth $26.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 14.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 42nd of 196 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 94% on 2023.
Which countries supply synthetic staple yarn to Jordan?
China was the largest supplier with 63% of the value ($16.5 million), followed by India (23%) and Turkey (6%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 875% on the year.
What is the average import price of synthetic staple yarn per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.74 per kg in 2024, 42% below the world average of $3.00 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 staple yarn to Jordan changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.5 million in 2017 to $26.0 million in 2024, an increase of 206%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for synthetic staple yarn?
The HS code for synthetic staple yarn is heading 5509. In Jordan the largest six-digit codes were 5509.21 (67% of the value) and 5509.53 (11%). It sits in HS chapter 55 (man-made staple fibres). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5509 page.
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