Toilet paper and tissues exports from Jordan: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Jordan exported toilet paper and tissues worth $58.4 million (41.5 thousand tonnes). That is 39% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $95.1 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
Hover or tap a year for detail.
Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $58.4M | 41.5K t |
| 2023 | $95.1M | 43.6K t |
| 2022 | $85.3M | 41.5K t |
| 2021 | $50.2M | 36.2K t |
| 2020 | $55.1M | 14.5K t |
| 2019 | $65.2M | 32.2K t |
| 2018 | $52.0M | 21.6K t |
| 2017 | $39.0M | 16.4K t |
Where Jordan exports toilet paper and tissues to
Saudi Arabia alone took 90% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+33% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $52.4M | 90% |
| Qatar | $2.3M | 3.9% |
| Israel | $2.0M | 3.4% |
| Kuwait | $892K | 1.5% |
| Lebanon | $539K | 0.9% |
| Netherlands | $123K | 0.2% |
| Sweden | $58K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $22K | 0% |
| Bahrain | $19K | 0% |
| United States | $11K | 0% |
Product types under HS 4818
| 4818.10 | Paper articles: toilet paper | 82% |
| 4818.20 | Paper articles: handkerchiefs, cleansing or facial tissues and towels | 17% |
| 4818.90 | Paper articles: articles of paper, cellulose wadding or fibres, n.e.c. in heading no. 4818 | 0.2% |
| 4818.30 | Paper articles: tablecloths and serviettes, of paper, cellulose wadding or fibres | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4818.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.41 per kg, 41% below the world average of $2.39, 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.
Toilet paper and tissues imports to Jordan
In 2024, Jordan imported toilet paper and tissues worth $13.1 million (8.0 thousand tonnes). Saudi Arabia alone supplied 65% of it. Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+610% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $8.5M | 65% |
| Netherlands | $1.5M | 11% |
| Turkey | $958K | 7.3% |
| Egypt | $830K | 6.3% |
| China | $537K | 4.1% |
| Italy | $343K | 2.6% |
| United States | $110K | 0.8% |
| Spain | $63K | 0.5% |
| Germany | $58K | 0.4% |
| South Korea | $56K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Jordan?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
Shipment records are in the platform
Tell us what you trade and we will show you the latest records on a live call.
Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 4818: Toilet paper, width 36cm or less or cut to size/shape; handkerchiefs, tissues, towels, serviettes, bed sheets and similar household or hospital articles, apparel and clothing accessories of paper pulp, paper, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibres.
Common questions
What is the value of toilet paper and tissues exported by Jordan?
Jordan exported toilet paper and tissues worth $58.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 41.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 36th of 192 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 39% on 2023.
Which countries buy toilet paper and tissues from Jordan?
Saudi Arabia was the largest buyer with 90% of the value ($52.4 million), followed by Qatar (4%) and Israel (3%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 14 buyer countries in total. Israel grew fastest among the top ten, up 177% on the year.
What is the average export price of toilet paper and tissues per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.41 per kg in 2024, 41% below the world average of $2.39 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 exports of toilet paper and tissues from Jordan changed since 2017?
Exports went from $39.0 million in 2017 to $58.4 million in 2024, an increase of 50%. The peak was 2023 at $95.1 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Jordan also import toilet paper and tissues?
Yes. Jordan imported $13.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Saudi Arabia, the Netherlands and Turkey. On balance Jordan is a net exporter of this product, by about $45.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for toilet paper and tissues?
The HS code for toilet paper and tissues is heading 4818. In Jordan the largest six-digit codes were 4818.10 (82% of the value) and 4818.20 (17%). It sits in HS chapter 48 (paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, of paper or paperboard). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4818 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
Public statistics stop at country totals. EximDataX rebuilds Jordan trade from the customs records of its trading partners, updated weekly, so you can see the companies that ship to and from it. Tell us your product and we will show you the latest records on a live call.
Same product, other countries
See what your buyers are buying.Then decide.
Everything we show you comes from official customs filings — records, not claims. 30 minutes. Your shipment. Your HS code. Real platform. If you don’t see something new about your market by the end of the call, we walk away. No follow-ups.