Statistical data released by the Jordan Chamber of Industry (JCI) revealed that the Kingdom's industrial exports grew by 8.2% during the first five months of the current year, confirming the sustained momentum achieved since the beginning of the year.
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According to statistical figures issued by the chamber on Sunday, industrial exports in the first five months of this year rose to 3.668 billion Jordanian Dinars (JOD), compared to 3.392 billion JOD for the same period last year (2025)—an increase of approximately 277 million JOD.
The JCI stressed that these results reflect the ongoing positive momentum in the industrial sector and its ability to strengthen its presence in foreign markets despite economic and regional challenges. This growth is supported by the heightened competitiveness of Jordanian industrial products, an expanding export market base, and a diversified range of value-added products.
The chamber explained that market diversification served as a primary driver of export growth, with European and Asian markets continuing to lead the surge. Industrial exports to Switzerland soared to nearly 119 million JOD, representing a 306.1% growth rate, while exports to China reached 166 million JOD (up 62.7%), the Netherlands hit 64 million JOD (up 60.1%), and Belgium reached 51 million JOD (up 42.3%).
Exports to several Arab markets also recorded notable growth, most prominently Syria at approximately 125 million JOD (up 38.3%), the United Arab Emirates at 155 million JOD (up 27.3%), Palestine at 86 million JOD (up 19.9%), and Qatar at 53 million JOD (up 11.2%).
The statistics showed a clear expansion into several promising non-traditional markets. Industrial exports rose to 38 million JOD for Kenya, nearly 59 million JOD for Indonesia, 13 million JOD for Pakistan, 9 million JOD for South Africa, and 8 million JOD for Argentina, achieving high growth rates. This underscores the success of Jordanian industry in penetrating new markets and diversifying its export base, thereby enhancing export resilience and mitigating the risks associated with relying on a limited number of markets.
The study indicated that export growth was driven by increased shipments across several key commodity groups, led by crude potash exports, which reached nearly 274 million JOD (up 38.6%). Nitrogenous or chemical fertilizers generated 459 million JOD (up 15.3%), iron and steel products reached 69 million JOD (up 135.4%), and miscellaneous manufactured goods hit 60 million JOD (up 168.5%).
Exports of organic chemical products rose to 51 million JOD (up 242.3%), copper and articles thereof reached 50 million JOD (up 76.6%), aluminum and articles thereof totaled 72 million JOD (up 31.3%), and cement exports reached 43 million JOD (up 53.6%)—reflecting a diversified industrial production base and a rising contribution of value-added products to overall export growth.
The JCI emphasized that these results demonstrate the success of Jordanian industry in leveraging the country's strategic advantages, chief among them its network of free trade agreements. This is further supported by continuous quality improvements in manufactured goods and the ability of national companies to meet international market requirements, thereby enhancing the reach of Jordanian products into new markets while solidifying their presence in traditional ones.
The chamber added that performance during the first five months confirms that market and product diversification has become a central pillar of Jordan’s industrial export strength. Growth is no longer reliant on a single market or specific commodity group, but is instead anchored in a broader, more diverse foundation that enhances export sustainability and boosts the industrial sector's resilience against global economic and trade fluctuations.
The JCI called for building upon these results by continuing to enhance the industrial sector's competitiveness, reducing production costs, expanding trade promotion programs, boosting manufacturer participation in trade fairs and trade missions, and opening new markets for national exports—ultimately contributing to sustainable export growth, driving economic expansion, and creating more job opportunities.
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