Top Jordan Imports 2018
In 2018, Jordan bought US$20.3 billion worth of imported products down by -10.6% since 2014 and down by -0.4% from 2017 to 2018.
Top 10 Jordanian Imports from Saudi
Saudi Arabia's exports to Jordan amounted to
$3.4 billion or 16.7% of its overall imports.
1. Mineral fuels including oil: $2.1 billion
2. Plastics: $340.2 million
3. Iron and steel: $192.7 million
4. Beverages: $83.1 million
5. Organic chemicals: $65.1 million
6. Sugar: $55.7 million
7. Animal/vegetable fats and oils: $54 million
8. Salt, sulphur, stone, cement: $52.5 million
9. Dairy, eggs, honey: $41.3 million
10. Paper: $40.8 million
Top 10 Jordanian Imports from China
China's exports to Jordan amounted to
$2.8 billion or 13.6% of its overall imports.
1. Electronic equipment: $666.8 million
2. Machinery: $467.8 million
3. Knitted or crocheted fabric: $285.1 million
4. Knit or crochet clothing: $142.8 million
5. Iron or steel products: $105.6 million
6. Plastics: $92.7 million
7. Organic chemicals: $84.9 million
8. Furniture, lighting, signs: $69.3 million
9. Iron and steel: $58.5 million
10. Paper: $57.1 million
Top 10 Jordanian Imports from the US
America's exports to Jordan amounted to
$1.8 billion or 8.7% of its overall imports.
1. Mineral fuels including oil: $552.1 million
2. Vehicles: $269.2 million
3. Machinery: $150.8 million
4. Aircraft, spacecraft: $132.5 million
5. Cereals: $94.5 million
6. Medical, technical equipment: $80.7 million
7. Pharmaceuticals: $76 million
8. Fruits, nuts: $47.9 million
9. Electronic equipment: $25.6 million
10. Other food preparations: $24.3 million
Top 10 Jordanian Imports from the UAE
United Arab Emirates' exports to Jordan were $830.5 million or 4.1% of its overall imports.
1. Mineral fuels including oil: $232.5 million
2. Gems, precious metals: $107.4 million
3. Copper: $70 million
4. Plastics: $45.6 million
5. Dairy, eggs, honey: $40.4 million
6. Other food preparations: $37.3 million
7. Aluminum: $33.4 million
8. Cereal, milk preparations:$30.3 million
9. Paper: $26.1 million
10. Perfumes, cosmetics: $21 million
Top 10 Jordanian Imports from Turkey
Turkey's exports to Jordan amounted to
$772.2 million or 3.8% of its overall imports.
1. Machinery: $98.5 million
2. Knit or crochet clothing: $81.6 million
3. Iron or steel products: $51.2 million
4. Electronic equipment: $44.1 million
5. Vehicles: $40.5 million
6. Knitted or crocheted fabric: $32.6 million
7. Gems, precious metals: $31.6 million
8. Plastics: $30.6 million
9. Iron and steel: $24.2 million
10. Paper: $24 million
Top 10 Jordanian Imports from Italy
Italy's exports to Jordan amounted to
$628.3 million or 3.1% of its overall imports.
1. Machinery: $126.8 million
2. Gems, precious metals: $114.3 million
3. Pharmaceuticals: $40 million
4. Electronic equipment: $38.3 million
5. Mineral fuels including oil: $35 million
6. Furniture, lighting, signs: $33.8 million
7. Iron or steel products: $19.2 million
8. Plastics: $17.7 million
9. Fruits, nuts: $17.1 million
10. Medical, technical equipment: $12.3 million
Top 10 Jordanian Imports from India
India's exports to Jordan amounted to
$567.7 million or 2.8% of its overall imports.
1. Mineral fuels including oil: $90 million
2. Cereals: $63.4 million
3. Organic chemicals: $54.1 million
4. Electronic equipment: $38.7 million
5. Coffee, tea, spices: $34.3 million
6. Sugar: $30 million
7. Meat: $29.9 million
8. Iron or steel products: $28.5 million
9. Machinery: $15.7 million
10. Plastics: $15.3 million
Top 10 Jordanian Imports from Japan
Japan's exports to Jordan amounted to
$570 million or 2.8% of its overall imports.
1. Vehicles: $419.7 million
2. Machinery: $50.9 million
3. Organic chemicals: $18.1 million
4. Medical, technical equipment: $15.1 million
5. Rubber: $12.4 million
6. Electronic equipment: $9.1 million
7. Pharmaceuticals: $5 million
8. Man-made staple fibers: $4.1 million
9. Aluminum: $2.8 million
10. Other chemical goods: $2.4 million
Top 10 Jordanian Imports from Egypt
Egypt's exports to Jordan amounted to
$552.6 million or 2.7% of its overall imports.
1. Mineral fuels including oil: $123.5 million
2. Fruits, nuts: $39.7 million
3. Iron and steel: $37 million
4. Ceramic products: $31.9 million
5. Electronic equipment: $28.7 million
6. Perfumes, cosmetics: $28.1 million
7. Other food preparations: $24.5 million
8. Dairy, eggs, honey: $22.7 million
9. Vegetable/fruit preparations: $19.1 million
10. Animal/vegetable fats and oils: $18.6 million
Top 10 Jordanian Imports from France
France's exports to Jordan amounted to
$478.9 million or 2.4% of its overall imports.
1. Mineral fuels including oil: $113.6 million
2. Pharmaceuticals: $61.7 million
3. Cereals: $42.2 million
4. Machinery: $40.6 million
5. Aircraft, spacecraft: $33.7 million
6. Perfumes, cosmetics: $25.4 million
7. Electronic equipment: $17.1 million
8. Vehicles: $16.8 million
9. Cereal, milk preparations:$11.1 million
10. Dairy, eggs, honey: $9.9 million
Top 10 Jordanian Imports from S. Korea
South Korea's exports to Jordan amounted to
$454.8 million or 2.2% of its overall imports.
1. Vehicles: $249.7 million
2. Machinery: $39.9 million
3. Iron or steel products: $30.8 million
4. Aluminum: $22.5 million
5. Organic chemicals: $18.9 million
6. Electronic equipment: $15.6 million
7. Plastics: $15.1 million
8. Knitted or crocheted fabric: $9.2 million
9. Medical, technical equipment: $5 million
10. Iron and steel: $4.9 million
Fastest-Growing Jordanian Imports
Research Note:
Import numbers rarely match the source exporters’ stats. Reasons for import-export statistical discrepancies include re-exports, time lags, misallocations, distinct trade reporting systems, different quantity measurements and country confidentiality rules. Also, transportation and insurance costs are sometimes added to import totals.
Data source: Trade Map, International Trade Centre, www.intracen.org/marketanalysis
