Jordan Phosphate Rock
From the high-grade phosphate belt in Jordan — cross-border direct sourcing with steady supply, a dependable feedstock for the fertilizer and phosphoric acid industries.
Ore Properties & Applications
Jordanian phosphate seams are stable with controllable impurities. Long-term work with local mines gives us control from extraction through shipment, securing grade and lead time for the fertilizer and phosphoric acid industries.
- P₂O₅ Content: 28–30% (per assay report, gradeable)
- Particle Size: Run-of-mine / fines (-200 mesh, adjustable)
- Main Impurities: CaO, SiO₂, MgO controllable
- Packaging: Bulk / jumbo bags
Applications: Phosphate fertilizers (DAP/MAP), phosphoric acid and feed-grade phosphates.
Request a Quote →Jordanian phosphate rock — from mine to vessel
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Price and loading for Jordanian rock phosphate
Grade and content data are listed above. Cargoes ship FOB — send your specification, required tonnage and preferred loading window, and we will come back with a quotation and a shipment schedule.
- Minimum order:from 2,000 t per container shipment; from 50,000 t by bulk vessel
- Lead time:approx. 10 days for a container shipment; approx. 15 days for a 50,000 t bulk cargo
- Port of loading:Aqaba, Jordan
- Supply capacity:500,000 t per month across our Egypt and Jordan programmes
- Incoterm:FOB
- Payment:T/T
- Inspection:Pre-shipment assay by an independent third party, with the report travelling with the cargo; a buyer-nominated laboratory (e.g. SGS) is accepted
- Documents:Certificate of Analysis, packing list, bill of lading and certificate of origin
Buying Jordanian rock phosphate — where to read next
Comparing origins? See Egyptian rock phosphate →
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From Mine to Berth: Six Things to Watch When Buying Imported Rock Phosphate
Imported phosphate rock is a sea-freight mineral: the decision is not about the headline quote alone, but about lining up source, grade definition, landed cost and customs documentation into one consistent chain. If any link disagrees, final cost typically lands several percentage points above plan. Below are the six items buyers ask about most.
Origin and mining rights: confirm whose mine it is first
The supply picture for 约旦 phosphate is shaped directly by its export policy. With tighter control on high-grade mining and stricter export administration in recent years, availability has shifted versus earlier years. Confirm which specific mine the cargo comes from and whether the seller currently holds export qualification, rather than relying on a trading house's credentials. For long-term relationships, understanding who holds the mining right and how quotas actually apply matters more than a low quote.
Grade definition: what else beyond P₂O₅
The industry convention prices on P₂O₅ content, but what drives disputes is the accompanying specification. A sound contract should fix at least: maximum moisture, particle-size range, the CaO/MgO ratio ceiling, silica and fluoride content, and chloride levels. These determine process compatibility — high magnesium, for example, raises acid consumption and drives equipment scaling.
Landed cost: what happens beyond FOB
The FOB quote is only the starting point. Real delivered cost also covers international freight and insurance, import duty and VAT, terminal and demurrage charges, inland transport and warehousing, and FX translation effects. Middle East routing is strongly affected by geopolitical conditions — going around the Cape of Good Hope extends voyage time and raises premiums. Grade premium and penalty clauses should also be contractual.
Sampling and preparation: how much say you have
Most disputes on imported minerals trace back to unrepresentative sampling. The correct procedure takes increments from multiple points, blends and reduces to laboratory particle size, then has an independent laboratory issue the COA. Three things matter: joint or third-party witnessed sampling, complete seal and chain-of-custody records, and an agreed analytical method plus umpire laboratory.
Customs documentation: align before arrival
The HS classification and declaration basis should be confirmed in advance — particularly the distinction between 2510.10 and 2510.20, since tariff treatment directly affects duties. Documents include the COA, packing list, bill of lading, certificate of origin, plus contract, invoice and customs entrustment. The certificate of origin is decisive: preferential duty treatment must be confirmed before booking, not repaired after arrival.
Long-term supply and performance
The most costly mistake is re-bidding and re-vetting a supplier for every cargo. A steadier approach: set a quarterly or annual volume framework, agree the loading window, lock grade and penalty terms, then review performance each quarter. The value is not only price — it is lowering disruption risk, because switching sources always costs more than maintaining a working relationship.
Price and loading for Jordanian rock phosphate
Grade and content data listed here are for reference. Cargoes ship FOB — send your specification, required tonnage and preferred loading window, and we will come back with a quotation and a shipment schedule.
- Incoterm:FOB
- Payment:T/T
- Minimum order:from 2,000 t per container; from 50,000 t by bulk vessel
- Lead time:approx. 10 days for containers; approx. 15 days for a 50,000 t bulk cargo
- Inspection:Pre-shipment assay by an independent third party, report travelling with the cargo; buyer-nominated laboratory (e.g. SGS) accepted
- Documents:COA, packing list, bill of lading, certificate of origin
Buying Jordanian rock phosphate — where to read next
Comparing origins? See Egyptian rock phosphate →
Jordanian rock phosphate: common questions
Q1: how does Jordanian rock compare with other origins?
Middle East sources dominate imports today, but mining rights, export policy and haul distance differ, so delivered cost and availability vary. We suggest a primary plus backup source rather than a single line, decided against your grade requirement and delivered-cost model.
Q2: how do we fix grade to avoid a dispute on arrival?
Write the main and secondary specifications together — P₂O₅ range, CaO/MgO ceiling, moisture cap, particle-size band — and fix the analytical method, umpire laboratory and the premium pricing formula. Joint sampling, sealed samples and complete chain of custody make a re-test meaningful.
Q3: how much budget beyond the FOB price?
Budget separately for international freight and insurance, import duty and VAT, terminal charges, inland transport and FX movement. Rerouting lifts both freight and premiums, and the magnitude moves with the market. Ask for an itemised landed-cost breakdown at quotation stage.
Q4: minimum order, lead time and supply capacity?
From 2,000 t per container and 50,000 t by bulk vessel; lead time roughly 10 days for containers and 15 days for a 50,000 t bulk cargo. Combined supply capacity across our Egypt and Jordan programmes is 500,000 t per month. Sailing windows are confirmed with booking.