Yogurt Pail Production Machine for Jordan Market

Jordan's food packaging market is valued at approximately USD 1.2 billion in 2025, with rigid plastic packaging growing at 4 to 6% CAGR. The country's GDP of approximately USD 47 billion supports a population of 11 million, including significant refugee communities that have increased domestic food consumption demand. Jordan's dairy industry is relatively advanced, with major producers including Al-Safi Danone (joint venture), Al-Junaidi, Hammoudeh, and Arab Dairy leading production. The country processes approximately 450,000 metric tons of raw milk annually, with additional dairy imports from the EU, New Zealand, and Saudi Arabia for processing and re-packaging. PP resin is imported primarily from Saudi Arabia and the UAE at approximately USD 1,150 to 1,350 per metric ton CIF Aqaba. Jordan's Qualified Industrial Zones (QIZ) and free trade agreements with the U.S. and EU provide preferential market access for manufactured goods, including food packaging, making the country an attractive base for regional packaging operations. The Amman-Zarqa-Sahab industrial corridor is the primary manufacturing zone for food packaging converters.

Injection molding machines enter Jordan under HS code 8477.10, subject to import duties of 0 to 5% on CIF value, plus 16% general sales tax. Jordan's customs procedures are among the most efficient in the Middle East, with clearance at Aqaba port or the Aqaba Special Economic Zone typically completed in 3 to 7 working days. Equipment imported through the Aqaba Special Economic Zone (ASEZ) benefits from 0% customs duty and reduced sales tax, making this the preferred import route for capital equipment. Food-contact packaging must comply with JISM (Jordan Institution for Standards and Metrology) standards, which are closely aligned with Codex Alimentarius and EU food-contact regulations. CE certification on HWAMDA machines satisfies JISM technical requirements. Jordan's investment promotion framework under the Investment Promotion Law provides additional incentives for manufacturing projects, including reduced income tax rates in designated development zones. HWAMDA provides documentation in English and Arabic, and the CE declaration of conformity is accepted by Jordanian customs authorities without additional local certification requirements.

For Jordanian yogurt pail production, HWAMDA recommends the SPV5-480 (4,800 kN clamping force) with 4-cavity molds for 1 to 2-liter pails. The machine produces 2-liter yogurt pails at 28 to 35 grams with 0.6 mm wall thickness, achieving 8 to 10 second cycle times for output of 1,440 to 1,800 pails per hour. For larger 3 to 5-liter pails, the SPV5-550 with 2-cavity molds delivers 600 to 720 pails per hour at 10 to 12 second cycles. The servo-hydraulic drive system consumes 1.0 to 1.2 kWh per kilogram, important given Jordan's relatively high industrial electricity cost of approximately USD 0.12 per kWh. SWITEK IML automation enables premium label application for brands competing in modern retail. The INOVA controller supports Arabic-language interface configuration and provides the real-time process monitoring and data logging that Jordanian quality managers require for ISO 22000 food safety management system compliance. The machine operates reliably in Jordan's ambient temperatures of up to 42 degrees Celsius with standard cooling system specifications. Mold features include tamper-evident lock geometry essential for both domestic and export market compliance.

A complete HWAMDA yogurt pail line for the Jordanian market, including the SPV5-480 machine, 4-cavity IML mold, SWITEK IML system, and auxiliaries, represents a total investment of USD 200,000 to 310,000 CIF Aqaba. Import through the ASEZ eliminates customs duty, saving 5% on the CIF value. Production cost per 2-liter yogurt pail runs approximately USD 0.06 to 0.09 including PP at approximately USD 1,250 per metric ton, IML label, energy at USD 0.12 per kWh, labor, and mold amortization. Market selling prices of USD 0.14 to 0.24 per pail for domestic and export markets support gross margins of 40 to 55%. At 85% capacity utilization, a single line generates monthly revenue of approximately USD 60,000 to 110,000. The additional export revenue from serving Iraq and Palestinian Territory markets can increase monthly revenue by 30 to 50%. Most Jordanian operators achieve full return on investment within 14 to 20 months. Equipment cost per pail averages USD 0.003 to 0.004 amortized over 5 years. HWAMDA offers payment terms including letter of credit and T/T with standard 30/70 split.