Amman, July 2 (Petra) — The Ministry of Agriculture said it is
continuing efforts to strengthen the Kingdom’s agricultural export
sector through a support program designed to improve competitiveness,
open new markets, and increase farmers’ and exporters’ returns.

Minister of Agriculture Saeb Khraisat said the program aims to help
Jordanian agricultural products reach wider international markets,
contributing to higher incomes for farmers and supporting overall
economic growth.

He added that the committee overseeing export support has started its
work and is holding regular meetings to assess applications in line
with approved criteria. This follows a Cabinet decision to extend the
program supporting exports of fresh fruits and vegetables, which
covers 50 percent of air freight costs and 25 percent of sea freight
costs.

Khraisat said the program has already delivered measurable results,
with 19 exporting companies benefiting so far, while total financial
support exceeded JD1.059 million, including around JD5,200 allocated
to sea freight support.

He noted that Jordanian agricultural products have strengthened their
presence in several international markets, including Sweden, Germany,
the United Kingdom, Canada, the Netherlands, and Denmark, reflecting
growing demand and confidence in their quality.

More than 500 farmers have also benefited directly from the
initiative, he said, adding that the ministry is working to further
develop marketing tools and expand export opportunities to improve
the sustainability of the agricultural sector and support rural
livelihoods.

He stressed that export support remains a key pillar of the
ministry’s strategy to reduce logistics costs, strengthen value
chains, and maximize returns for producers, positioning Jordan as a
reliable exporter of high-quality agricultural goods.

//Petra// WH