The twenty imports Jordan is best placed to replace.

1. 1

   Sugars: sucrose, chemically pure, in solid form, not containing added flavouring or colouring matterHS 170199

   Comes fromSaudi Arabia 70%, 17 source countries

   Nearest export strengthSugar confectionery: (excluding chewing gum, including white... (exports USD 19m)

   Exports of this lineUSD 89k

   Countries that export it well44

   Score 8 of 8: import bill USD 178m, top 3 per cent of candidates (3); proximity to Jordan's export strengths in the top 6 per cent (3); Saudi Arabia supplies 70 per cent (2).

   USD 178mdown 18% on 2022
2. 2

   Footwear: n.e.c. in heading no. 6402, (other than just covering the ankle), with outer soles and uppers of rubber or...HS 640299

   Comes fromChina 97%, 23 source countries

   Nearest export strengthCoats: women's or girls', overcoats, raincoats, car-coats, capes...

   Exports of this lineUSD 333k

   Countries that export it well16

   Score 7 of 8: import bill USD 86m, top 8 per cent of candidates (3); proximity to Jordan's export strengths in the top 14 per cent (2); China supplies 97 per cent (2).

   USD 86mdown 11% on 2022
3. 3

   Cement clinkers (whether or not coloured)HS 252310

   Comes fromSaudi Arabia 95%, 3 source countries

   Nearest export strengthNatural calcium phosphates, natural aluminium calcium phosphates and... (exports USD 810m)

   Exports of this linenone recorded

   Countries that export it well36

   Score 7 of 8: import bill USD 59m, top 14 per cent of candidates (2); proximity to Jordan's export strengths in the top 3 per cent (3); Saudi Arabia supplies 95 per cent (2).

   USD 59mdown 39% on 2022
4. 4

   Fabrics: knitted or crocheted fabrics, other than those of headings 60.01 to 60.04, of synthetic fibres, dyedHS 600632

   Comes fromChina 60%, 14 source countries

   Nearest export strengthnone in the same chapter

   Exports of this lineUSD 558k; 4 more lines in the heading, USD 79m

   Countries that export it well13

   Score 6 of 8: import bill USD 186m, top 3 per cent of candidates (3); proximity to Jordan's export strengths in the top 49 per cent (1); China supplies 60 per cent (2).

   USD 186mdown 39% on 2022
5. 5

   Tobacco: partly or wholly stemmed or strippedHS 240120

   Comes fromIndia 22%, 21 source countries

   Nearest export strengthCigarettes: containing tobacco (exports USD 38m)

   Exports of this lineUSD 651k

   Countries that export it well27

   Score 6 of 8: import bill USD 140m, top 5 per cent of candidates (3); proximity to Jordan's export strengths in the top 10 per cent (3).

   USD 140mup 38% on 2022
6. 6

   Propylene, other olefin polymers: polypropylene in primary formsHS 390210

   Comes fromSaudi Arabia 99%, 9 source countries

   Nearest export strengthEthylene polymers: in primary forms, polyethylene having a specific... (exports USD 25m)

   Exports of this lineUSD 10m

   Countries that export it well26

   Score 6 of 8: import bill USD 139m, top 5 per cent of candidates (3); proximity to Jordan's export strengths in the top 32 per cent (1); Saudi Arabia supplies 99 per cent (2).

   USD 139mup 64% on 2022
7. 7

   Oil-cake and other solid residues: whether or not ground or in the form of pellets, resulting from the extraction of...HS 230400

   Comes fromArgentina 99%, 5 source countries

   Nearest export strengthDog or cat food: (not put up for retail sale), used in animal feeding (exports USD 33m)

   Exports of this linenone recorded

   Countries that export it well18

   Score 6 of 8: import bill USD 106m, top 6 per cent of candidates (3); proximity to Jordan's export strengths in the top 49 per cent (1); Argentina supplies 99 per cent (2).

   USD 106mdown 54% on 2022
8. 8

   Non-alcoholic beverages: other than non-alcoholic beer, n.e.c. in item no. 2202.10, not including fruit, nut or...HS 220299

   Comes fromSaudi Arabia 88%, 28 source countries

   Nearest export strengthWaters: including mineral and aerated, containing added sugar or... (exports USD 8m)

   Exports of this lineUSD 2m

   Countries that export it well41

   Score 6 of 8: import bill USD 66m, top 12 per cent of candidates (2); proximity to Jordan's export strengths in the top 11 per cent (2); Saudi Arabia supplies 88 per cent (2).

   USD 66mdown 17% on 2022
9. 9

   Food preparations: pasta, uncooked (excluding that containing eggs), not stuffed or otherwise preparedHS 190219

   Comes fromSaudi Arabia 71%, 22 source countries

   Nearest export strengthFood preparations: bakers' wares n.e.c. in heading no. 1605, whether... (exports USD 31m)

   Exports of this lineUSD 2m; 1 more line in the heading, USD 12m

   Countries that export it well32

   Score 6 of 8: import bill USD 33m, top 27 per cent of candidates (1); proximity to Jordan's export strengths in the top 5 per cent (3); Saudi Arabia supplies 71 per cent (2).

   USD 33mup 105% on 2022
10. 10

    Food preparations: n.e.c. in item no. 2106.10HS 210690

    Comes fromItaly 13%, 55 source countries

    Nearest export strengthIce cream and other edible ice: whether or not containing cocoa (exports USD 8m)

    Exports of this lineUSD 10m

    Countries that export it well51

    Score 5 of 8: import bill USD 92m, top 7 per cent of candidates (3); proximity to Jordan's export strengths in the top 13 per cent (2).

    USD 92mdown 37% on 2022
11. 11

    Styrene polymers: (other than expansible polystyrene), in primary formsHS 390319

    Comes fromSaudi Arabia 91%, 10 source countries

    Nearest export strengthEthylene polymers: in primary forms, polyethylene having a specific... (exports USD 25m)

    Exports of this lineUSD 834k

    Countries that export it well21

    Score 5 of 8: import bill USD 70m, top 11 per cent of candidates (2); proximity to Jordan's export strengths in the top 44 per cent (1); Saudi Arabia supplies 91 per cent (2).

    USD 70mup 95% on 2022
12. 12

    Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, (not corrugated), plated or coated with zinc (not...HS 721049

    Comes fromChina 84%, 10 source countries

    Nearest export strengthIron or non-alloy steel: bars and rods, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or... (exports USD 38m)

    Exports of this lineUSD 21k; 2 more lines in the heading, USD 58m

    Countries that export it well26

    Score 5 of 8: import bill USD 42m, top 23 per cent of candidates (2); proximity to Jordan's export strengths in the top 37 per cent (1); China supplies 84 per cent (2).

    USD 42mdown 7% on 2022
13. 13

    Helicopters, except unmanned: of an unladen weight not exceeding 2000kgHS 880211

    Comes fromUnited States 65%, 3 source countries

    Nearest export strengthUnmanned aircraft: for other than remote-controlled flight and other... (exports USD 626k)

    Exports of this linenone recorded; 1 more line in the heading, USD 59m

    Countries that export it well27

    Score 5 of 8: import bill USD 39m, top 23 per cent of candidates (2); proximity to Jordan's export strengths in the top 42 per cent (1); United States supplies 65 per cent (2).

    USD 39ma year
14. 14

    Fish preparations: tunas, skipjack tuna and bonito (Sarda spp.), prepared or preserved, whole or in pieces (but not...HS 160414

    Comes fromThailand 50%, 8 source countries

    Nearest export strengthMeat preparations: sausages and similar products, of meat, meat... (exports USD 37m)

    Exports of this lineUSD 153k; 1 more line in the heading, USD 10m

    Countries that export it well21

    Score 5 of 8: import bill USD 38m, top 24 per cent of candidates (2); proximity to Jordan's export strengths in the top 19 per cent (2); Thailand supplies 50 per cent (1).

    USD 38mdown 12% on 2022
15. 15

    Aluminium: unwrought, alloysHS 760120

    Comes fromBahrain 98%, 7 source countries

    Nearest export strengthAluminium: waste and scrap (exports USD 49m)

    Exports of this lineUSD 11m

    Countries that export it well35

    Score 5 of 8: import bill USD 34m, top 26 per cent of candidates (1); proximity to Jordan's export strengths in the top 16 per cent (2); Bahrain supplies 98 per cent (2).

    USD 34mdown 23% on 2022
16. 16

    Clothing: parts of garments or of clothing accessories, other than those of heading no. 6212 (not knitted or crocheted)HS 621790

    Comes fromEgypt 96%, 18 source countries

    Nearest export strengthTrousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: men's or... (exports USD 172m)

    Exports of this lineUSD 20k

    Countries that export it well23

    Score 5 of 8: import bill USD 32m, top 28 per cent of candidates (1); proximity to Jordan's export strengths in the top 16 per cent (2); Egypt supplies 96 per cent (2).

    USD 32mup 95% on 2022
17. 17

    Footwear: (other than sportswear), with outer soles of rubber or plastics and uppers of textile materialsHS 640419

    Comes fromChina 93%, 22 source countries

    Nearest export strengthJackets and blazers: women's or girls', of wool or fine animal hair...

    Exports of this lineUSD 1m

    Countries that export it well24

    Score 5 of 8: import bill USD 23m, top 42 per cent of candidates (1); proximity to Jordan's export strengths in the top 19 per cent (2); China supplies 93 per cent (2).

    USD 23mup 17% on 2022
18. 18

    Sauces and preparations therefor: mixed condiments and mixed seasoningsHS 210390

    Comes fromUnited States 49%, 35 source countries

    Nearest export strengthIce cream and other edible ice: whether or not containing cocoa (exports USD 8m)

    Exports of this lineUSD 6m

    Countries that export it well45

    Score 5 of 8: import bill USD 23m, top 44 per cent of candidates (1); proximity to Jordan's export strengths in the top 10 per cent (3); United States supplies 49 per cent (1).

    USD 23mdown 38% on 2022
19. 19

    Vehicles: public transport type (carries 10 or more persons, including driver), with only compression-ignition...HS 870210

    Comes fromSouth Korea 33%, 32 source countries

    Nearest export strengthVehicle parts: radiators and parts thereof (exports USD 16m)

    Exports of this lineUSD 2k

    Countries that export it well30

    Score 4 of 8: import bill USD 83m, top 8 per cent of candidates (3); proximity to Jordan's export strengths in the top 28 per cent (1).

    USD 83mup 10% on 2022
20. 20

    Plastics: other articles n.e.c. in chapter 39HS 392690

    Comes fromChina 46%, 61 source countries

    Nearest export strengthEthylene polymers: in primary forms, polyethylene having a specific... (exports USD 25m)

    Exports of this lineUSD 3m; 1 more line in the heading, USD 10m

    Countries that export it well23

    Score 4 of 8: import bill USD 52m, top 16 per cent of candidates (2); proximity to Jordan's export strengths in the top 47 per cent (1); China supplies 46 per cent (1).

    USD 52mup 28% on 2022

One line per customs heading. Products Jordan already exports well and still imports are below, because they are a different conversation. No employment figures appear on this page, by decision.