AMMAN —
Fertilizers and garments have
topped Jordan's exports list during the first quarter of 2023, bringing in
JD358 million and JD298 million, respectively, the Jordan News Agency, Petra,
reported.
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According to data from the
Department of Statistics, released on Monday, other exports included raw potash valued at
JD197 million, phosphate at JD142 million, chemical products at JD132 million,
pharmaceuticals at JD104 million, and other materials worth JD744 million.
The total value of Jordan's national
exports for the first quarter witnessed a notable growth of 8.8 percent,
reaching JD1.975 billion, compared to last year.
Meanwhile, imports during the same period
amounted to some JD4.513 billion, up 5.6 percent.
Top imports during this year's first
three months were
crude oil at JD758 million, vehicles and motorcycles at JD332
million, machinery at JD297 million, jewelry at JD237 million, electrical
appliances at JD203 million, chemicals at JD197 million, and other materials
estimated at JD2.489 billion, according to the figures.
According to the data, there was a 4.9
percent rise in the trade balance deficit between January to March 2023. The
deficit reached JD2.395 billion, surpassing last year's JD2.283 billion for the
same period.
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