Tea imports in Jordan: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Jordan imported tea worth $67.6 million (13.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 22% 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
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $67.6M | 13.4K t |
| 2023 | $55.5M | 11.2K t |
| 2022 | $48.4M | 9.0K t |
| 2021 | $47.9M | 9.0K t |
| 2020 | $65.1M | 16.0K t |
| 2019 | $42.4M | 8.9K t |
| 2018 | $53.0M | 9.2K t |
| 2017 | $64.5M | 8.6K t |
Where Jordan imports tea from
Most of the value came from Sri Lanka (50%), Kenya (22%), Saudi Arabia (19%). Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+80% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sri Lanka | $33.5M | 50% |
| Kenya | $14.8M | 22% |
| Saudi Arabia | $12.5M | 19% |
| Kuwait | $5.1M | 7.5% |
| China | $633K | 0.9% |
| Egypt | $523K | 0.8% |
| Turkey | $113K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $104K | 0.2% |
| India | $86K | 0.1% |
| Poland | $71K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 0902
| 0902.30 | Tea, black: (fermented) and partly fermented tea, in immediate packings of a content not exceeding 3kg | 63% |
| 0902.40 | Tea, black: (fermented) and partly fermented tea, in immediate packings of a content exceeding 3kg | 36% |
| 0902.20 | Tea, green: (not fermented), in immediate packings of a content exceeding 3kg | 1.1% |
| 0902.10 | Tea, green: (not fermented), in immediate packings of a content not exceeding 3kg | 0.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0902.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.05 per kg, 36% above the world average of $3.70. 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.
Tea exports from Jordan
Jordan exported $47.6 million of tea in 2024 (6.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. One buyer market dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 87% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Kuwait grew fastest (+385% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $41.5M | 87% |
| Qatar | $2.8M | 5.8% |
| Kuwait | $2.2M | 4.6% |
| United States | $488K | 1% |
| Netherlands | $292K | 0.6% |
| Malaysia | $162K | 0.3% |
| Bahrain | $63K | 0.1% |
| Egypt | $43K | 0.1% |
| Canada | $40K | 0.1% |
| Lebanon | $30K | 0.1% |
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 0902: Tea.
Common questions
What is the value of tea imported by Jordan?
Jordan imported tea worth $67.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 13.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 28th of 222 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply tea to Jordan?
Sri Lanka was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($33.5 million), followed by Kenya (22%) and Saudi Arabia (19%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 137% on the year.
What is the average import price of tea per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.05 per kg in 2024, 36% above the world average of $3.70 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 tea to Jordan changed since 2017?
Imports went from $64.5 million in 2017 to $67.6 million in 2024, an increase of 5%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Jordan also export tea?
Yes. Jordan exported $47.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Kuwait. On balance Jordan is a net importer of this product, by about $20.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for tea?
The HS code for tea is heading 0902. In Jordan the largest six-digit codes were 0902.30 (63% of the value) and 0902.40 (36%). It sits in HS chapter 09 (coffee, tea, mate and spices). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0902 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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