Water pipe tobacco exports from Jordan: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of water pipe tobacco by Jordan reached $7.2 million in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 10th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 74 countries. Value fell 73% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 22% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $41.5 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7.2M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $26.3M | 3.2K t |
| 2022 | $24.4M | 4.1K t |
| 2021 | $32.7M | 4.1K t |
| 2020 | $31.9M | 3.8K t |
| 2019 | $38.6M | 10.9K t |
| 2018 | $35.4M | 9.4K t |
| 2017 | $41.5M | 10.0K t |
Where Jordan exports water pipe tobacco to
Most of it went to United States (32%), Saudi Arabia (25%), Kuwait (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Bahrain grew fastest (+51% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $2.3M | 32% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.8M | 25% |
| Kuwait | $1.0M | 14% |
| Qatar | $588K | 8.2% |
| Germany | $475K | 6.6% |
| Bahrain | $327K | 4.6% |
| Egypt | $223K | 3.1% |
| Spain | $181K | 2.5% |
| Israel | $47K | 0.7% |
| Austria | $44K | 0.6% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.73 per kg, 44% below the world average of $8.48, 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.
Water pipe tobacco imports to Jordan
In 2024, Jordan imported water pipe tobacco worth $3.7 million (348 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. One supplier dominates: Egypt accounted for 100% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+66% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $3.7M | 100% |
| Hong Kong | $3K | 0.1% |
| Malaysia | $0K | 0% |
| Switzerland | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Jordan?
The shipment records behind Jordan water pipe tobacco exports (HS 2403.11): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 2403.11: Tobacco: smoking, water pipe tobacco as specified in Subheading Note 1 to this Chapter, whether or not containing tobacco substitutes in any proportion.
Common questions
What is the value of water pipe tobacco exported by Jordan?
Jordan exported water pipe tobacco worth $7.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 74 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was down 73% on 2023.
Which countries buy water pipe tobacco from Jordan?
The United States was the largest buyer with 32% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (25%) and Kuwait (14%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 27 buyer countries in total. Bahrain grew fastest among the top ten, up 51% on the year.
What is the average export price of water pipe tobacco per kg?
The average declared export value was about $4.73 per kg in 2024, 44% below the world average of $8.48 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of water pipe tobacco from Jordan changed since 2017?
Exports went from $41.5 million in 2017 to $7.2 million in 2024, a fall of 83%. The peak was 2017 at $41.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $29.7 million a year.
Does Jordan also import water pipe tobacco?
Yes. Jordan imported $3.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Egypt, Hong Kong and Malaysia. On balance Jordan is a net exporter of this product, by about $3.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for water pipe tobacco?
The HS code for water pipe tobacco is subheading 2403.11. It sits in HS chapter 24 (tobacco and manufactured tobacco substitutes; products, whether or not containing nicotine, intended for inhalation without combustion; other nicotine containing products intended for the intake of nicotine into the human body). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2403 page.
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