Amman, July 26 (Petra) – Jordan’s industrial exports grew by 8.2 per
cent during the first five months of 2026, reaching JD3.668 billion
compared with JD3.392 billion during the same period last year,
according to figures released Sunday by the Jordan Chamber of
Industry.

The Chamber said the JD277 million increase reflects the sector’s
continued resilience and growing competitiveness despite regional and
global economic challenges, supported by market diversification and
higher-value industrial products.

Exports posted strong growth in several international markets,
including Switzerland (306.1%), China (62.7%), the Netherlands
(60.1%), and Belgium (42.3%). Among Arab markets, exports increased
to Syria (38.3%), the UAE (27.3%), Palestine (19.9%), and Qatar
(11.2%).

Jordanian products expanded into emerging markets such as Kenya,
Indonesia, Pakistan, South Africa and Argentina.

The growth was driven by higher exports of key industrial products,
including raw potash, fertilisers, iron and steel products, organic
chemicals, copper, aluminum, cement and other manufactured goods.

The Chamber attributed the performance to Jordan’s network of free
trade agreements, improved product quality and the ability of local
manufacturers to meet international market requirements.

It said the diversification of export markets and products has
strengthened the sector’s resilience and called for continued efforts
to enhance competitiveness, reduce production costs, expand trade
promotion initiatives and open new markets to sustain export growth
and support economic development.

//Petra// AK