A report by the Jordan Chamber of Industry revealed that the packaging, paper, and cardboard industry holds a significant share of the local market, with domestic sales reaching JD 1 billion.
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According to the report, 88% of the sector’s products are directed to the local market, enabling it to cover 77% of the country’s total consumption. Part of these products serves as inputs for other industrial sectors, in addition to being final consumer products.
The report noted that the sector’s exports grew by 6% during the first 10 months of last year, reaching approximately JD 119 million, compared to JD 112 million for the same period in 2024.
The sector includes numerous subsectors, most notably stationery and school supplies, pulp and cardboard production, sanitary paper, printing and publishing, books, labels, commercial printing, and packaging products made of cardboard, metal, plastic, and others.
According to the report, the packaging, paper, and cardboard industry is considered an intermediate sector that serves most industrial sectors and constitutes one of the largest production inputs for the industrial sector, making it a key driver in local value-added chains. It also provides logistical and marketing solutions for various products.
The report indicated that the sector includes 812 establishments nationwide, with a capital of JD 269 million, employing 11,000 workers, 89% of whom are Jordanian.
The sector’s annual production reaches JD 1.14 billion, accounting for 7% of total manufacturing output. Its exports reach 58 countries worldwide, led by Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, India, Iraq, and the United States.
According to the report prepared by the Chamber’s Studies and Policies Department, the packaging, paper, and cardboard industry has untapped export opportunities estimated at around USD 81 million, covering cardboard and carton boxes, printed books, and booklets.
The sector maintains strong linkages with various industrial sectors, including JD 160 million as production inputs for the industrial sector, 16% of industrial production costs, 14% in packaging materials, and 2% in stationery and printed materials.
— Petra
