Classification
Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormGreen (Unroasted) Beans
Industry PositionPrimary Agricultural Product
Raw Material
Market
Jordan is an import-dependent market for green (unroasted), non-decaffeinated coffee beans used by domestic roasters and grinders to supply retail and foodservice demand. Domestic coffee cultivation is not a meaningful supply source, so availability and input costs are driven by global origins and shipping conditions. UN Comtrade data presented by WITS lists Brazil, India, Ethiopia, Nicaragua and Colombia among the leading exporters of HS 090111 (coffee, not roasted, not decaffeinated) to Jordan in 2023. Import clearance is handled through Jordan Customs procedures with documentary and inspection controls involving the Jordan Food and Drug Administration (JFDA) and the Ministry of Agriculture at customs centers.
Market RoleImport-dependent consumer and roasting market (net importer)
Domestic RoleDomestic roasting/grinding market supplied primarily by imported green beans
SeasonalityImport availability is year-round; shipment timing is influenced by origin supply programs and ocean-freight schedules.
Specification
Physical Attributes- Low visible defect tolerance (e.g., insect damage, moldy/black beans) is typically specified in contracts and checked during receiving and pre-roast QC.
- Bag integrity and absence of foreign odors are important acceptance factors due to taint risk during sea transport and storage.
Compositional Metrics- Moisture control is a key acceptance parameter to reduce mold/mycotoxin and quality-degradation risk during storage.
Grades- Quality is commonly referenced through origin grading conventions and buyer-defined defect/screen specifications.
Packaging- Jute/sisal sacks are common for bulk green coffee shipments, sometimes with inner liners for moisture protection.
- Container-level moisture protection (e.g., desiccants and ventilation practices) is frequently used to manage condensation risk in transit.
Supply Chain
Value Chain- Origin exporter/warehouse → ocean freight → port of Aqaba/customs center → documentary review and selective inspection/testing (JFDA/MOA) → importer warehouse → roasting/grinding → domestic distribution
Temperature- Keep beans dry and away from heat sources; avoid temperature swings that can cause container condensation and moisture uptake.
Atmosphere Control- Ventilation and moisture management in containers and warehouses are important to reduce mold and quality deterioration risk.
Shelf Life- Green coffee quality deteriorates with prolonged storage, especially under high humidity; first-in-first-out rotation and humidity control are key.
Freight IntensityMedium
Transport ModeSea
Risks
Logistics HighJordan is highly import-dependent for green coffee beans, and sea-freight routing to Aqaba can be disrupted by regional Red Sea/Suez instability or shipping capacity shocks, creating sudden lead-time extensions and landed-cost spikes that can halt roaster supply.Maintain safety-stock coverage, diversify origins and shipping schedules, pre-book freight during tight markets, and include disruption clauses/alternative routing options with suppliers and forwarders.
Regulatory Compliance MediumCoffee import clearance can require sequential documentary checks and selective inspections/testing by JFDA and Ministry of Agriculture offices at customs centers; missing or inconsistent core documents (e.g., phytosanitary, origin, invoice, declaration) can delay release.Use a pre-shipment document checklist aligned to Jordan Trade Portal requirements and ensure consistency across invoice, packing list, certificate of origin, and phytosanitary certificate before vessel arrival.
Food Safety MediumGreen coffee can face quality and safety issues linked to moisture exposure (mold risk) and foreign matter during transport/storage; selective inspection/testing outcomes can lead to holds, rejections, or claims.Specify moisture/quality terms in contracts, require exporter pre-shipment QC and clean-container practices, and apply container moisture controls and receiving inspection protocols on arrival.
Price Volatility MediumGlobal green coffee prices and differentials can be highly volatile, increasing procurement and working-capital risk for Jordanian importers and roasters.Use staged purchasing, diversified origin baskets, and (where feasible) price-risk management tools or indexed contracts to reduce exposure to short-term price spikes.
Sustainability- Origin-linked deforestation and land-use change risk can be a procurement due-diligence issue for coffee entering Jordan, depending on the producing country and supply chain traceability.
- Water and agrochemical stewardship risks are primarily upstream (origin-country farm level) but can affect buyer requirements for traceable/verified sourcing into Jordan.
Labor & Social- Origin-linked labor risks (including child labor and poor working conditions reported in some coffee-producing regions globally) may trigger buyer due-diligence requests for documented sourcing practices in Jordan’s import supply chain.
FAQ
Which documents are commonly required to clear imported green coffee beans in Jordan?Jordan Trade Portal steps for coffee import highlight core documents including a phytosanitary certificate from the country of origin, packing list, certificate of origin, commercial invoice, and a paid customs declaration. Customs and the relevant authorities (JFDA and the Ministry of Agriculture) check these documents electronically and may request additional transport documents such as the bill of lading depending on the shipment.
Which countries are major suppliers of unroasted, non-decaffeinated coffee to Jordan?UN Comtrade data presented by WITS for HS 090111 shows Brazil, India, Ethiopia, Nicaragua and Colombia among the leading exporters to Jordan in 2023.
Which authorities are involved in coffee import clearance in Jordan?Jordan Trade Portal procedures show that Jordan Customs manages the declaration workflow, while the Jordan Food and Drug Administration (JFDA) and the Ministry of Agriculture have roles at customs centers for documentary checks and selective inspection or sampling before release.