Jordan’s national exports to countries within the Greater Arab Free Trade Area (GAFTA) grew by 12.2% in the first two months of 2025, reaching JD 515 million, compared to JD 459 million during the same period last year.
اضافة اعلان
Meanwhile, imports from GAFTA countries rose by 4.2%, totaling JD 863 million by the end of February 2025, up from JD 828 million during the same timeframe in 2024, according to data from the Department of Statistics.
As a result, Jordan’s trade deficit with GAFTA countries declined to JD 348 million, down from JD 369 million in the same period last year.
The total trade volume between Jordan and GAFTA countries increased to JD 1.378 billion, compared to JD 1.287 billion a year earlier.
Saudi Arabia remained Jordan’s top export destination within GAFTA, accounting for JD 141 million in exports (up 6.8%), followed by Iraq with JD 136 million (up 15.3%). Exports to Syria saw a remarkable jump, reaching JD 35 million, an increase of 483.3%.
On the import side, Saudi Arabia was also Jordan’s top supplier, with imports valued at JD 519 million, resulting in a trade deficit of JD 378 million with the Kingdom by the end of February.
Jordan’s key exports to GAFTA countries include fertilizers, pharmaceuticals, agricultural products (fresh/frozen fruits and vegetables), salts, skincare products, processed foods, furniture, textiles, clothing, and paints.
Main imports from GAFTA states consist of crude oil and derivatives, jewelry, food products, plastic sheets and films, titanium oxide, polyethylene, polystyrene, and iron and steel products, among others.
GAFTA, established in January 2005, is a regional economic bloc aimed at fostering economic integration and low-tariff trade among Arab nations. It currently includes 18 member states.
