Jordan’s exports to European Union (EU) countries rose by 30.9% during the first eight months of this year, according to foreign trade figures released by the Department of Statistics.
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Official data showed that the value of Jordan’s exports to EU countries reached 369 million dinars, compared to 282 million dinars during the same period last year.
Italy topped the list of European destinations for Jordanian exports, which totaled 101 million dinars, up from 36 million dinars in the corresponding period last year — an increase of 180.6%.
Meanwhile, Jordan’s imports from the European Union amounted to 2.088 billion dinars, compared to 1.942 billion dinars during the same period last year, reflecting a rise of 7.5%.
Germany ranked first among EU countries exporting to Jordan, with imports worth 451 million dinars, compared to 449 million dinars during the same period last year, an increase of 0.4%.
The main Jordanian products exported to the EU included garments, fertilizers, pharmaceuticals, chemical products, and some agricultural products.
The top imported goods from the EU were vehicles, industrial machinery and equipment, medical and pharmaceutical products, chemical materials, electrical and electronic devices, as well as food products.
Eng. Mohammad Al-Samadi, member of the Board of Directors of the European Business Chamber in Jordan (EuroCham), told the Jordan News Agency (Petra) that the notable increase in Jordanian exports to the EU reflects a clear improvement in industrial performance and the growing competitiveness of national products in European markets — particularly in high value-added sectors such as apparel, fertilizers, and pharmaceuticals.
He emphasized that these figures represent the fruit of joint efforts between the public and private sectors to strengthen economic cooperation between Jordan and the EU, noting that Jordanian industries are increasingly recognized for their quality and compliance with international standards.
Al-Samadi added that many Jordanian products now compete with their European counterparts in terms of quality, price, and efficiency, enhancing confidence in Jordanian goods and paving the way for greater export expansion.
He described the Jordan–EU partnership as a successful model of balanced economic cooperation, adding that the next phase requires intensified efforts to maximize benefits from the Simplified Rules of Origin Agreement and other EU initiatives supporting Jordanian exports.
He also highlighted the importance of expediting the implementation of a national traceability system for food and animal products (such as cheese, processed meat, and dairy), which would help record key data related to domestic production, ensure efficient resource use, and increase competitiveness. Such a system would also enhance Jordan’s ability to benefit from trade agreements with the EU that require national traceability mechanisms.
Al-Samadi expressed confidence that the continued positive trend will contribute to economic growth, job creation, and greater integration between the Jordanian and European economies.
He affirmed that the European Business Chamber plays a pivotal role in supporting access to these markets by providing accurate market information, organizing meetings and visits across various EU countries, and working with EU embassies’ commercial attachés to explore trade opportunities and strengthen Jordan’s export presence in European markets. (Petra)
