Technical textile imports in Jordan: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Jordan imported technical textile worth $3.2 million (220 tonnes). That is 19% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $4.2 million.
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 | $3.2M | 220 t |
| 2023 | $3.9M | 153 t |
| 2022 | $3.5M | 177 t |
| 2021 | $3.7M | 198 t |
| 2020 | $2.3M | 114 t |
| 2019 | $2.7M | 541 t |
| 2018 | $4.2M | 654 t |
| 2017 | $2.8M | 275 t |
Where Jordan imports technical textile from
The largest suppliers were Germany (20%), China (14%), Turkey (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 43%. Among the main suppliers, Switzerland grew fastest (+282% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $648K | 20% |
| China | $441K | 14% |
| Turkey | $286K | 8.9% |
| India | $249K | 7.8% |
| France | $247K | 7.7% |
| Switzerland | $243K | 7.6% |
| United States | $239K | 7.5% |
| Italy | $194K | 6.1% |
| United Kingdom | $173K | 5.4% |
| Austria | $130K | 4.1% |
Product types under HS 5911
| 5911.90 | Textile products and articles for technical uses: n.e.c. in heading no. 5911 | 59% |
| 5911.32 | Textiles: fabrics and felts, endless or fitted with linking devices, of a kind used in paper-making or similar machines, weighing 650g/m2 or more | 15% |
| 5911.40 | Textile products and articles for technical uses: straining cloth of a kind used in oil presses and the like, including that of human hair | 10% |
| 5911.20 | Textile products and articles for technical uses: bolting cloth, whether or not made up | 7.8% |
| 5911.31 | Textiles: fabrics and felts, endless or fitted with linking devices, of a kind used in paper-making or similar machines, weighing less than 650g/m2 | 4.8% |
| 5911.10 | Textile fabric, felt & felt-lined woven fabrics, coated/covered/laminated with rubber, leather or other material, for card clothing, similar fabrics… | 2.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5911.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.57 per kg, close to the world average of $15.14.
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 5911: Textile products and articles for technical uses; specified in note 7 to this chapter.
Common questions
What is the value of technical textile imported by Jordan?
Jordan imported technical textile worth $3.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 220 tonnes. That ranks it 93rd of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply technical textile to Jordan?
Germany was the largest supplier with 20% of the value ($648 thousand), followed by China (14%) and Turkey (9%). The top three together account for 43%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 282% on the year.
What is the average import price of technical textile per kg?
The average declared import value was about $14.57 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $15.14 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 technical textile to Jordan changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.8 million in 2017 to $3.2 million in 2024, an increase of 15%. The peak was 2018 at $4.2 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for technical textile?
The HS code for technical textile is heading 5911. In Jordan the largest six-digit codes were 5911.90 (59% of the value) and 5911.32 (15%). It sits in HS chapter 59 (textile fabrics; impregnated, coated, covered or laminated; textile articles of a kind suitable for industrial use). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5911 page.
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