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State of Palestine-Jordan Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $434.50M total volume •State of Palestine deficit: $241.21M

State of PalestineJordan

$96.64M

Exports (2023)

JordanState of Palestine

$337.85M

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$241.21M

Deficit for State of Palestine

Total Trade

$434.50M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

Direct trade relationship between State of Palestine and Jordan. Green line shows exports from State of Palestine, red line shows imports.

Detailed Product Trade Analysis

Comprehensive breakdown of trade flows by product category, revealing the specialized nature of the State of Palestine-Jordan commercial relationship and competitive positioning in global markets.

State of PalestineJordan Exports

$96.64M
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
71.0% top product
1Ferrous waste and scrap: n.e.c. in heading no. 7204
$68.60M
71.0% of exports
2Meat preparations: of turkeys, prepared or preserved meat or meat offal (excluding livers and homogenised preparations)
$4.96M
5.1% of exports
3Iron or non-alloy steel: bars and rods, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or hot-extruded, n.e.c. in heading no. 7214, other than of rectangular cross-section
$4.46M
4.6% of exports
4Food preparations: cereal or cereal products (excluding maize), in grain form, pre-cooked or otherwise prepared
$2.35M
2.4% of exports
5Stone: calcareous (excluding marble, travertine, alabaster) articles thereof, (other than simply cut or sawn, with a flat or even surface)
$1.88M
1.9% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

State of Palestine's export portfolio to Jordan demonstrates strategic specialization, with ferrous waste and scrap: n.e.c. in heading no. 7204 representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

JordanState of Palestine Imports

$337.85M
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
31.2% concentration
1Cement: portland, other than white, whether or not artificially coloured
$105.24M
31.2% of imports
2Aluminium: articles n.e.c. in heading 7616
$40.86M
12.1% of imports
3Iron or non-alloy steel: bars and rods, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or hot-extruded, containing indentations, ribs, grooves or other deformations produced during the rolling process or twisted after rolling
$26.09M
7.7% of imports
4Electrical energy
$22.04M
6.5% of imports
5Refractory cements, mortars, concretes and similar compositions: other than products of heading no. 3801
$18.96M
5.6% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

State of Palestine's import pattern from Jordan reveals significant dependencyin cement: portland, other than white, whether or not artificially coloured, highlighting complementary economic structures and potential supply chain optimization opportunities.

Competitive Trade Position Analysis

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Market Leadership

State of Palestine demonstrates competitive strength in exportingferrous waste and scrap: n.e.c. in heading no. 7204 to Jordan, leveraging comparative advantages.

Export Leader in 5+ Categories
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Trade Complementarity

The bilateral relationship showsmoderatecomplementarity, with each country specializing in different sectors.

Specialized Exchange
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Growth Potential

The $434.50M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: State of Palestine-Jordan Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $434.50 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: State of Palestine maintains a deficit of $241.21 million
  • Export Focus: State of Palestine's primary exports include ferrous waste and scrap: n.e.c. in heading no. 7204, meat preparations: of turkeys, prepared or preserved meat or meat offal (excluding livers and homogenised preparations), iron or non-alloy steel: bars and rods, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or hot-extruded, n.e.c. in heading no. 7214, other than of rectangular cross-section
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Jordan include cement: portland, other than white, whether or not artificially coloured, aluminium: articles n.e.c. in heading 7616, iron or non-alloy steel: bars and rods, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or hot-extruded, containing indentations, ribs, grooves or other deformations produced during the rolling process or twisted after rolling

Strategic Trade Indicators

Trade IntensityHigh
Export DiversificationConcentrated
Trade Balance HealthImbalanced

📈 Market Position: This bilateral trade relationship represents an important regional trade partnerships, with complementary economic strengths driving sustained commercial exchange.

Historical Trade Analysis & Economic Context

Trade Evolution Timeline

2019-2023: Recent Trends

Current trade volume of $434.50M represents the culmination of evolving bilateral commercial relationships, influenced by global supply chain shifts and changing economic priorities.

2015-2019: Growth Period

Sustained expansion in bilateral trade driven by complementary economic structures, with State of Palestine leveraging its comparative advantages in ferrous waste and scrap: n.e.c. in heading no. 7204.

2010-2015: Foundation Building

Establishment of modern trade frameworks and reduction of barriers, facilitating increased commercial exchange and investment flows between the two economies.

Pre-2010: Early Development

Initial stages of bilateral trade relationship development, with focus on traditional export-import patterns and gradual market integration.

Key Economic Drivers

1

Comparative Advantage

State of Palestine's specialization in ferrous waste and scrap: n.e.c. in heading no. 7204complements Jordan's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in cement: portland, other than white, whether or not artificially coloured.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $434.50M bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $434.50M bilateral trade volume positions this relationship for continued growth, supported by technological advancement, evolving consumer preferences, and strengthening economic ties. Key opportunities lie in expanding cooperation in emerging sectors while managing potential supply chain vulnerabilities.

Economic Impact & Strategic Outlook

Economic Impact Assessment

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Trade Volume Impact

The $434.50 million bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in ferrous waste and scrap: n.e.c. in heading no. 7204 and cement: portland, other than white, whether or not artificially coloured demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

State of Palestine's trade deficit of $241.21 million impacts its overall economic position in this bilateral relationship.

Balance Impact: Import Dependency

Strategic Future Outlook

🚀Growth Opportunities

Emerging Sectors
Technology transfer and innovation cooperation in meat preparations: of turkeys, prepared or preserved meat or meat offal (excluding livers and homogenised preparations) present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on cement: portland, other than white, whether or not artificially coloured, new product categories offer potential for trade expansion.

⚠️Risk Factors

Supply Chain Vulnerabilities
High trade imbalance may create supply chain risks
Market Competition
Global competition in ferrous waste and scrap: n.e.c. in heading no. 7204 may affect future market positioning.

🎯Strategic Recommendations

  • Strengthen cooperation in high-value sectors beyond current trade patterns
  • Develop alternative supply chains to reduce dependency risks
  • Explore joint ventures in emerging technology sectors
  • Enhance trade facilitation and reduce transaction costs

Market Position & Competitive Summary

The bilateral trade relationship between State of Palestine and Jordan represents a total trade volume of $434.50 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates an unfavorable trade balance for State of Palestine, with imports exceeding exportsby $241.21 million.

Export Strengths

State of Palestine's exports to Jordan total $96.64 million, with competitive advantages in ferrous waste and scrap: n.e.c. in heading no. 7204, representing $68.60M or71.0% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Jordan amount to $337.85 million, highlighting economic interdependence in cement: portland, other than white, whether or not artificially coloured, with Cement: portland, other than white, whether or not artificially coloured comprising31.2% of total imports.

The trade relationship reflects broader economic patterns and comparative advantages. The trade deficit indicates State of Palestine's strategic sourcing from Jordan. This partnership is characterized by complementary trade flows, with each country specializing in different product categories based on their respective economic strengths, industrial capabilities, and position in global value chains.

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Data Source: CEPII BACI (Base pour l'Analyse du Commerce International) • Last Updated: January 2025 • Coverage: 1995-2023