Statistical data from the Jordan Chamber of Industry revealed that the Kingdom’s industrial exports grew by 8.9% during the first nine months of this year compared with the same period last year, accounting for 92% of total national exports.
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The Chamber attributed this growth to the outcomes of His Majesty the King’s foreign visits, which have expanded trade channels and opened new markets for Jordanian products. This has strengthened Jordan’s presence in non-traditional markets and enhanced the competitiveness of its exports.
According to the data, industrial exports in the first nine months of the year increased to 6.4 billion dinars, up from 5.9 billion dinars in the same period last year, highlighting their role in boosting the export base and supporting trade balance stability.
Arab markets maintained their traditional position as the top destination for Jordan’s industrial exports, receiving 42% of the total—valued at 2.9 billion dinars—with Saudi Arabia leading at 955 million dinars.
Exports to Syria rose by 138 million dinars during the same period, reaching approximately 174 million dinars, while exports to Iraq and Lebanon increased by 32 million dinars, totaling around 745 million dinars combined.
The data also showed a significant rise in industrial exports to India—up 184 million dinars to reach 859 million dinars—and to Italy, which increased by 103 million dinars to 141 million dinars, indicating growing demand for Jordanian products in both traditional and emerging markets.
Industrial exports to the European Union grew by 39%, an increase of 123 million dinars, reaching 436 million dinars during the first nine months of the year. Additionally, there was noticeable expansion in exports to other non-traditional markets such as Ethiopia, Djibouti, Thailand, the Philippines, and Pakistan.
The Chamber noted that several key industrial products contributed to this growth, including nitrogen fertilizers, which rose by 113 million dinars to 808 million dinars; cement, which increased by 73 million dinars to 75 million dinars; and raw potash, which grew by 49 million dinars to reach 412 million dinars.
Exports of precious metals, jewelry, raw phosphate, chemical products, foodstuffs, and pharmaceuticals also increased—reflecting a broadening national production base built on competitive and diverse sectors capable of performing globally.
The Chamber emphasized that its efforts in organizing specialized exhibitions inside Jordan and abroad, along with intensified trade promotion programs, helped strengthen the global presence of Jordanian industries. This, in addition to the improved reputation of Jordanian products in recent years—thanks to their high quality and adherence to international standards—has opened new and promising market opportunities.
It stressed that the national industrial sector today forms a key pillar of economic growth by generating jobs, boosting foreign currency reserves, and supporting economic and social stability.
Jordan’s Chamber of Industry underscored the importance of maintaining strong public–private sector partnership, enhancing the investment climate, and strengthening logistics and transport networks to sustain growth momentum and increase national export achievements in the coming period.
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