The value of certificates of origin issued by the Amman Chamber of Commerce for exports to Arab and foreign countries rose by 30.9% in the first quarter of this year compared to the same period in 2025.
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According to the Chamber’s statistics, exports reached 406 million Jordanian dinars during the first quarter of 2026, up from 310 million dinars in the same period last year.
The number of certificates of origin issued during the first quarter stood at 6,830, compared to 7,263 certificates during the same period in 2025.
Data shows that the certificates were issued for exports to several countries, أبرزها Syria with 1,286 certificates, followed by the United Arab Emirates with 1,030, Iraq with 600, Egypt with 191, and Switzerland with 19 certificates.
In terms of export value, Iraq ranked first with 156 million dinars, followed by Switzerland with 92 million dinars, Egypt with approximately 23 million dinars, Syria with 21 million dinars, and the United Arab Emirates with about 21 million dinars.
Exports during the first quarter included foreign products (re-exported goods) valued at around 158 million dinars, industrial goods at 53 million dinars, Arab-origin goods at approximately 53 million dinars, and agricultural products at about 32 million dinars, among others.
A certificate of origin is a document used in international trade to certify that goods in a shipment were produced, manufactured, or processed in a specific country. It is used by customs authorities to determine applicable tariffs and verify the country of origin.
The Amman Chamber of Commerce issues certificates of origin for agricultural and animal products, natural resources, re-exported foreign goods, and foreign goods purchased from the local market under specific conditions.
It also issues certificates for Jordanian industrial products upon request by exporters, based on an original factory invoice certified by an industrial chamber and an authenticated original certificate of origin confirming that the goods are of Jordanian origin, in accordance with relevant regulations and instructions.
