Jordan’s industrial exports grew by 8.9% during the first half of 2026, increasing by around JOD 400 million compared with the same period last year, according to statistical data from the Jordan Chamber of Industry.
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Data prepared by the chamber’s Policy and Studies Department showed that industrial exports reached JOD 4.4 billion in the first half of this year, compared with JOD 4 billion during the same period in 2025. The figures reflect the sector’s continued ability to maintain export momentum and strengthen the presence of Jordanian products in international markets.
The data indicated that the growth in industrial exports reflects a broader expansion across the sector rather than being limited to a small number of industries. It also highlights the ability of industrial establishments to adapt to changes in global markets, develop their products, and establish new channels to reach consumers and overseas markets, enhancing the competitiveness of Jordanian industry and supporting its role in the national economy.
The chemical industries and cosmetics sector recorded the largest increase in export value, rising by around JOD 107 million, or 11.4%, to reach JOD 1.042 billion. It was followed by the construction industries, whose exports increased by around JOD 62 million, representing growth of 82.1%, to reach JOD 137 million.
Exports of mining industries rose by JOD 54 million, or 10.6%, during the first half of the year, reaching around JOD 568 million. Meanwhile, exports of engineering, electrical and information technology industries increased by JOD 49 million, or 7.1%, to around JOD 745 million.
Exports of food, agricultural and livestock industries grew by 9%, an increase of around JOD 41 million. Exports of plastics and rubber industries rose by 20.3%, while wood and furniture industries grew by 15.6%. Exports of packaging, paper, cardboard and office supplies increased by 7.4%.
The industrial sector also recorded notable expansion across several export destinations during the first half of the year. Exports to China increased by JOD 82 million, or 70%, while exports to Switzerland rose by around JOD 80 million, or 204%. Exports to Iraq increased by JOD 73 million, or 16%, while those to the Netherlands rose by JOD 41 million, or 88%. Exports to the United Arab Emirates increased by around JOD 45 million, or 29%.
Other markets also recorded significant growth. Exports to Thailand increased by 115%, while those to Argentina surged by 2,429%. Exports to Vietnam rose by 765%, and those to Kazakhstan increased by 844%. Exports to the United Kingdom grew by 53%, while those to Belgium increased by 45%.
The chamber said the figures reflect a growing trend toward diversifying export markets and reaching new destinations, alongside a decline in exports to some markets that previously accounted for a significant share of Jordanian exports. This demonstrates the ability of Jordanian industry to redirect part of its exports toward alternative and promising markets, broadening the reach of Jordanian products and reducing the risks associated with heavy reliance on a limited number of markets.
At the level of economic blocs, exports to countries within the Greater Arab Free Trade Area increased by 4%. Exports to non-Arab Asian countries recorded notable growth of 20%, while exports to European Union countries rose by 37%. Exports to European Free Trade Association (EFTA) countries surged by 180%, driven mainly by strong growth in exports to Switzerland.
By product category, garments and related accessories remained the leading industrial export, with a value of around JOD 806 million, followed by fertilizers at JOD 491 million and jewelry at JOD 317 million. A number of products also recorded exceptional growth, most notably inorganic chemical products, which increased by 20%.
The chamber said the export performance during the first half of 2026 demonstrates the ability of Jordanian industry to expand its market base and strengthen its competitiveness. It noted that the next phase requires building on this growth by intensifying efforts to promote Jordanian products, opening new markets, maximizing the benefits of free trade agreements, and developing higher-value-added products to strengthen industrial companies’ ability to compete in global markets.
The chamber stressed that diversifying export markets is a key path toward sustaining industrial export growth, particularly amid rapid changes in global trade. It affirmed that it would continue working with relevant authorities to address challenges facing exporters and facilitate access for Jordanian products to promising markets, contributing to higher exports, greater industrial-sector contribution to economic growth, job creation, and increased foreign-currency inflows into the Kingdom.
