Yogurt and fermented milk imports in Jordan: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Jordan imported yogurt and fermented milk worth $13.4 million (8.4 thousand tonnes). That is 37% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $21.3 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 | $13.4M | 8.4K t |
| 2023 | $21.3M | 10.2K t |
| 2022 | $17.6M | 9.1K t |
| 2021 | $20.3M | 13.1K t |
| 2020 | $18.3M | 13.2K t |
| 2019 | $13.0M | 7.3K t |
| 2018 | $18.0M | 8.9K t |
| 2017 | $18.7M | 8.9K t |
Where Jordan imports yogurt and fermented milk from
One supplier dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 68% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $9.2M | 68% |
| Egypt | $3.0M | 22% |
| Germany | $344K | 2.6% |
| Spain | $266K | 2% |
| Greece | $260K | 1.9% |
| Bahrain | $148K | 1.1% |
| Turkey | $66K | 0.5% |
| United Kingdom | $56K | 0.4% |
| France | $50K | 0.4% |
| Kuwait | $42K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 0403
| 0403.10 | Dairy produce: yoghurt, whether or not concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavoured or containing added fruit or… | 65% |
| 0403.90 | Dairy produce: buttermilk, curdled milk or cream, kephir, fermented or acidified milk or cream, whether or not concentrated or containing added… | 35% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0403.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.60 per kg, close to the world average of $1.86.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Yogurt and fermented milk exports from Jordan
In 2024, Jordan exported yogurt and fermented milk worth $867 thousand (238 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Saudi Arabia (35%), Qatar (34%), Bahrain (20%). Among the main buyer markets, Bahrain grew fastest (+152% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $302K | 35% |
| Qatar | $294K | 34% |
| Bahrain | $177K | 20% |
| Kuwait | $84K | 9.7% |
| United States | $8K | 0.9% |
| Australia | $2K | 0.2% |
| Maldives | $0K | 0% |
| Canada | $0K | 0% |
| Malaysia | $0K | 0% |
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.
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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 0403: Yogurt; buttermilk, curdled milk and cream, kephir and other fermented or acidified milk and cream, whether or not concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavoured or containing added fruit, nuts or cocoa..
Common questions
What is the value of yogurt and fermented milk imported by Jordan?
Jordan imported yogurt and fermented milk worth $13.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 59th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 37% on 2023.
Which countries supply yogurt and fermented milk to Jordan?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 68% of the value ($9.2 million), followed by Egypt (22%) and Germany (3%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 26% on the year.
What is the average import price of yogurt and fermented milk per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.60 per kg in 2024, 14% below the world average of $1.86 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 yogurt and fermented milk to Jordan changed since 2017?
Imports went from $18.7 million in 2017 to $13.4 million in 2024, a fall of 28%. The peak was 2023 at $21.3 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Jordan also export yogurt and fermented milk?
Yes. Jordan exported $867 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Bahrain. On balance Jordan is a net importer of this product, by about $12.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for yogurt and fermented milk?
The HS code for yogurt and fermented milk is heading 0403. In Jordan the largest six-digit codes were 0403.10 (65% of the value) and 0403.90 (35%). It sits in HS chapter 04 (dairy produce; birds' eggs; natural honey; edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0403 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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