AMMAN, Oct. 19 (Petra) – Jordan’s National Strategy for the Chemical
and Cosmetics Industry (2027–2029) has outlined six foundational
programs aimed at bolstering operational efficiency, accelerating
high-value manufacturing, deepening industrial integration, and
driving export expansion toward a target of over JOD 2 billion (USD
2.82 billion) by 2029.

Authored by the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Supply in partnership
with the Jordan Chamber of Industry and key public-private
stakeholders, the strategic roadmap centers on structural
modernization to elevate the sector’s contribution to national
economic growth.

At the core of the strategy, the Kafa’a efficiency program targets a
15 percent reduction in industrial energy costs and a 20 percent
surge in labor productivity by 2029 through smart manufacturing and
predictive maintenance. Concurrently, the A’ali Al-Qimah high-value
initiative seeks to expand premium product sales from 15 to 25
percent of total output, focusing on specialized intermediate
chemicals, smart fertilizers, biopesticides, and high-value Dead Sea
derivatives.

To reinforce domestic supply chains, the Takamul integration program
aims to lift local content above 15 percent by linking manufacturing
operations with national mineral resources and establishing
internationally accredited laboratories. These industrial objectives
are supported by the Tamkeen empowerment program, which is designed
to double new capital inflows through concessional financing,
streamlined regulatory frameworks, and enhanced technology transfer.

On the international trade front, the Nafath export program
prioritizes geographic diversification and optimized trade agreement
utilization to push sector shipments past the JOD 2 billion
threshold. These export ambitions are underpinned by the Imtithal
compliance framework, which aligns domestic industrial processes with
stringent global environmental standards, including the European
Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), via advanced
carbon footprint measurement and international accreditation systems.

The release follows the Ministry’s rollout earlier this month of
three synchronized sectoral strategies covering engineering, food,
and chemical manufacturing. Designed to operationalize the High-Value
Industries engine under the Economic Modernization Vision, the
coordinated framework establishes rigorous Key Performance Indicators
to stimulate private investment, expand industrial output, and
generate sustainable employment.

//Petra// AA