Summary
- Exports
- $10.5billion
- Imports
- $21.1billion
- Trade balance
- -$10.6billion
Products
What it exports
Natural phosphates (9.9%) and jewelry (9.1%) together make up 19% of its exports.
What it imports
Cars (8.5%) and jewelry (3.3%) together make up 11.8% of its imports.
By Harmonized System chapter (96)
| Chapter | Exports | Imports |
|---|---|---|
| 61 · Knitted clothing | $1.9 billion | $242 million |
| 31 · Fertilizers | $1.2 billion | $69 million |
| 71 · Gems and precious metals | $1.1 billion | $1.1 billion |
| 25 · Salt, stone and cement | $1.1 billion | $83 million |
| 28 · Inorganic chemicals | $1 billion | $199 million |
| 62 · Woven clothing | $577 million | $216 million |
| 30 · Pharmaceuticals | $531 million | $780 million |
| 84 · Mechanical machinery | $226 million | $1.8 billion |
| 29 · Organic chemicals | $195 million | $496 million |
| 07 · Vegetables | $182 million | $101 million |
| 39 · Plastics | $162 million | $1.3 billion |
| 85 · Electrical and electronic equipment | $155 million | $1.2 billion |
| 76 · Aluminum | $131 million | $250 million |
| 01 · Live animals | $130 million | $209 million |
| 08 · Fruit and nuts | $129 million | $243 million |
| 48 · Paper and paperboard | $125 million | $327 million |
| 73 · Iron and steel products | $119 million | $290 million |
| 24 · Tobacco | $98 million | $201 million |
| 34 · Soap and cleaning products | $97 million | $129 million |
| 74 · Copper | $95 million | $81 million |
| 20 · Preserved fruit and vegetables | $85 million | $201 million |
| 09 · Coffee, tea and spices | $78 million | $278 million |
| 72 · Iron and steel | $69 million | $428 million |
| 18 · Cocoa and chocolate | $68 million | $98 million |
| 19 · Baked goods and cereal products | $64 million | $231 million |
| 04 · Dairy, eggs and honey | $55 million | $318 million |
| 16 · Prepared meat and fish | $53 million | $70 million |
| 57 · Carpets and rugs | $51 million | $31 million |
| 94 · Furniture and lighting | $50 million | $281 million |
| 32 · Dyes, paints and tanning agents | $40 million | $101 million |
| 21 · Food preparations | $36 million | $197 million |
| 38 · Miscellaneous chemicals | $36 million | $144 million |
| 23 · Animal feed and food waste | $34 million | $167 million |
| 88 · Aircraft and spacecraft | $31 million | $270 million |
| 68 · Stone, plaster and cement articles | $31 million | $59 million |
| 87 · Vehicles | $28 million | $2.7 billion |
| 33 · Perfumes and cosmetics | $27 million | $241 million |
| 47 · Wood pulp | $23 million | $81 million |
| 02 · Meat and offal | $23 million | $471 million |
| 17 · Sugar and sweets | $21 million | $237 million |
| 96 · Other manufactured goods | $19 million | $101 million |
| 15 · Fats and oils | $17 million | $301 million |
| 90 · Precision and medical instruments | $17 million | $416 million |
| 12 · Oilseeds and grains | $16 million | $130 million |
| 26 · Ores and slag | $15 million | $2 million |
| 22 · Beverages and spirits | $13 million | $149 million |
| 78 · Lead | $13 million | $429 thousand |
| 13 · Gums and plant extracts | $13 million | $8 million |
| 63 · Home textiles and used clothing | $13 million | $108 million |
| 69 · Ceramics | $12 million | $165 million |
| 70 · Glass | $9 million | $156 million |
| 86 · Railway equipment | $8 million | $25 million |
| 40 · Rubber | $7 million | $179 million |
| 91 · Watches and clocks | $7 million | $90 million |
| 59 · Coated and technical textiles | $6 million | $27 million |
| 49 · Books and printed matter | $5 million | $48 million |
| 44 · Wood | $4 million | $182 million |
| 64 · Footwear | $3 million | $160 million |
| 83 · Miscellaneous metal goods | $3 million | $113 million |
| 41 · Hides and leather | $3 million | $1 million |
| 54 · Synthetic filaments | $3 million | $276 million |
| 79 · Zinc | $2 million | $2 million |
| 46 · Wicker and basketware | $2 million | $1 million |
| 60 · Knitted fabric | $2 million | $603 million |
| 97 · Art and antiques | $1 million | $3 million |
| 35 · Glues, starches and enzymes | $1 million | $48 million |
| 93 · Weapons and ammunition | $1 million | $41 million |
| 56 · Felt, nonwovens and rope | $1 million | $47 million |
| 11 · Milling products and malt | $1 million | $30 million |
| 55 · Synthetic staple fibers | $1 million | $95 million |
| 51 · Wool | $914 thousand | $13 million |
| 82 · Tools and cutlery | $904 thousand | $53 million |
| 27 · Oil, gas and coal | $899 thousand | $698 million |
| 10 · Cereals | $864 thousand | $571 million |
| 52 · Cotton | $850 thousand | $89 million |
| 43 · Fur and fur goods | $849 thousand | $178 thousand |
| 95 · Toys and sports gear | $756 thousand | $97 million |
| 75 · Nickel | $754 thousand | $3 million |
| 42 · Leather goods and bags | $679 thousand | $56 million |
| 65 · Hats | $590 thousand | $6 million |
| 06 · Live plants and flowers | $492 thousand | $11 million |
| 89 · Ships and boats | $390 thousand | $21 million |
| 03 · Fish and seafood | $367 thousand | $44 million |
| 80 · Tin | $326 thousand | $174 thousand |
| 37 · Photographic goods | $260 thousand | $5 million |
| 05 · Other animal products | $153 thousand | $2 million |
| 58 · Special fabrics and lace | $125 thousand | $46 million |
| 67 · Feathers and artificial flowers | $48 thousand | $7 million |
| 66 · Umbrellas and canes | $47 thousand | $3 million |
| 92 · Musical instruments | $37 thousand | $696 thousand |
| 45 · Cork | $16 thousand | $160 thousand |
| 50 · Silk | $13 thousand | $119 thousand |
| 81 · Other base metals | $9 thousand | $1 million |
| 14 · Other plant products | $748 | $220 thousand |
| 53 · Other plant fibers | $301 | $6 million |
| 36 · Explosives and matches | $0 | $4 million |
Trading partners
Its main destination is the United States (32.2% of exports) and its main source is China (22.8% of imports).
Who it sells to
| Partner | Value (USD billions) | Share | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 3.4 | 32.2% | Sea |
| India | 1.7 | 16% | Sea |
| Saudi Arabia | 1.5 | 14.3% | Land |
| China | 0.44 | 4.2% | Sea |
| Israel | 0.37 | 3.5% | Land |
| Egypt | 0.26 | 2.4% | Sea |
| Indonesia | 0.22 | 2.1% | Sea |
| Kuwait | 0.21 | 2% | Sea |
| Qatar | 0.17 | 1.7% | Sea |
| Brazil | 0.12 | 1.2% | Sea |
Who it buys from
| Partner | Value (USD billions) | Share | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 4.8 | 22.8% | Sea |
| Saudi Arabia | 2.1 | 10.1% | Sea |
| United States | 1.8 | 8.3% | Sea |
| Turkey | 1 | 4.9% | Sea |
| India | 0.95 | 4.5% | Sea |
| Germany | 0.91 | 4.3% | Sea |
| Egypt | 0.75 | 3.6% | Sea |
| Indonesia | 0.7 | 3.3% | Air |
| Italy | 0.69 | 3.3% | Sea |
| Switzerland | 0.59 | 2.8% | Air |
Overview 1995–2024
In 2024, Jordan accounted for 0.05% of world exports, compared with 0.04% in 1995.
Exports and imports
Exports grew 6-fold since 1995
USD billions (current). Bars: trade balance (green surplus, red deficit).
- Exports 10.5
- Imports 21.1
- Balance -10.6
Source: CEPII BACI
Show the numbers
| Year | Exports | Imports | Trade balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | $1.8 billion | $4.7 billion | -$2.9 billion |
| 1996 | $833 million | $3.2 billion | -$2.4 billion |
| 1997 | $1.8 billion | $4.9 billion | -$3.1 billion |
| 1998 | $1.7 billion | $4.9 billion | -$3.2 billion |
| 1999 | $1.9 billion | $4.5 billion | -$2.6 billion |
| 2000 | $2 billion | $5.2 billion | -$3.2 billion |
| 2001 | $2.7 billion | $5.9 billion | -$3.2 billion |
| 2002 | $3.4 billion | $6.4 billion | -$3 billion |
| 2003 | $3.9 billion | $7.4 billion | -$3.5 billion |
| 2004 | $5.1 billion | $10.3 billion | -$5.2 billion |
| 2005 | $5.5 billion | $12.7 billion | -$7.1 billion |
| 2006 | $6.2 billion | $13.8 billion | -$7.6 billion |
| 2007 | $6.6 billion | $16.5 billion | -$9.9 billion |
| 2008 | $9.1 billion | $21.1 billion | -$12 billion |
| 2009 | $7 billion | $17.6 billion | -$10.6 billion |
| 2010 | $7.8 billion | $18.7 billion | -$10.8 billion |
| 2011 | $9.7 billion | $21.8 billion | -$12 billion |
| 2012 | $9.3 billion | $24.4 billion | -$15.2 billion |
| 2013 | $9.1 billion | $25.1 billion | -$16 billion |
| 2014 | $9.9 billion | $25.8 billion | -$16 billion |
| 2015 | $10.2 billion | $22.7 billion | -$12.5 billion |
| 2016 | $9.2 billion | $21.1 billion | -$11.9 billion |
| 2017 | $9.4 billion | $22.4 billion | -$13 billion |
| 2018 | $8.9 billion | $22.9 billion | -$14 billion |
| 2019 | $10.3 billion | $21.7 billion | -$11.4 billion |
| 2020 | $10.3 billion | $18.1 billion | -$7.8 billion |
| 2021 | $12.8 billion | $22.8 billion | -$10 billion |
| 2022 | $17 billion | $30.2 billion | -$13.2 billion |
| 2023 | $14.8 billion | $27.6 billion | -$12.9 billion |
| 2024 | $10.5 billion | $21.1 billion | -$10.6 billion |
World rank
Jordan fell from 91st to 102nd among the world's exporters
Rank among 222 countries by export value (1st at the top).
- 91st in 1995
- 102nd in 2024
Source: CEPII BACI
Show the numbers
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 91st |
| 1996 | 118th |
| 1997 | 102nd |
| 1998 | 102nd |
| 1999 | 100th |
| 2000 | 107th |
| 2001 | 92nd |
| 2002 | 86th |
| 2003 | 86th |
| 2004 | 83rd |
| 2005 | 89th |
| 2006 | 92nd |
| 2007 | 94th |
| 2008 | 91st |
| 2009 | 90th |
| 2010 | 95th |
| 2011 | 95th |
| 2012 | 97th |
| 2013 | 99th |
| 2014 | 98th |
| 2015 | 90th |
| 2016 | 92nd |
| 2017 | 94th |
| 2018 | 100th |
| 2019 | 93rd |
| 2020 | 89th |
| 2021 | 90th |
| 2022 | 85th |
| 2023 | 90th |
| 2024 | 102nd |
What it sells
Knitted clothing became its top export group: from 0.7% to 19%
% of exports by Harmonized System chapter.
- Other 26%
- Mechanical machinery 2%
- Pharmaceuticals 5%
- Woven clothing 6%
- Inorganic chemicals 10%
- Salt, stone and cement 10%
- Gems and precious metals 11%
- Fertilizers 12%
- Knitted clothing 19%
Source: CEPII BACI
Show the numbers
| Chapter | 1995 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Knitted clothing | 0.72% | 18.5% |
| Fertilizers | 31.2% | 11.6% |
| Gems and precious metals | 0.33% | 10.8% |
| Salt, stone and cement | 14.3% | 10.1% |
| Inorganic chemicals | 2% | 10% |
| Woven clothing | 2.2% | 5.5% |
| Pharmaceuticals | 8.6% | 5.1% |
| Mechanical machinery | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Other | 38.5% | 26.3% |
Who it trades with
China went from 2% to 17% of Jordan's trade
% of total trade (exports + imports) with each partner.
- China 17%
- United States 16%
- Saudi Arabia 11%
- India 8%
- Turkey 4%
Source: CEPII BACI
Show the numbers
| Partner | 1995 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| China | 2.2% | 16.6% |
| United States | 8% | 16.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | 4.1% | 11.5% |
| India | 6.2% | 8.3% |
| Turkey | 4% | 3.6% |
Production hubs
Largest industrial emission sources (Climate TRACE, 2025)
- IPP3 ICE power plant
- Samra power plant
- Aqaba power plant
Sources and methodology
Sources and licenses
- CEPII BACI · Licence Ouverte Etalab 2.0
- Climate TRACE · CC BY 4.0 (emissions by asset; the 3 largest per country are shown)
- Kummu et al., gridded GDP · CC BY 4.0 (hubs aggregated by this site)
- Natural Earth · Public domain
Methodology
Goods trade from CEPII BACI (BACI_HS92_V202601), in current US dollars, with exports and imports reconciled between countries. The transport mode is our own estimate based on value per kilo and geography. Ranks are computed among the countries with data each year. Services are not included. Data up to 2024.