Amman, July 15 (Petra) — Jordan’s engineering, electrical, and information technology industries have reinforced their footprint in both domestic and international markets, registering robust performance in recent years and contributing significantly to national economic growth.

Data issued by the Jordan Chamber of Industry revealed that the sector’s total exports amounted to JD1.4 billion in 2024. Preliminary indicators for the first quarter of 2025 reflect a 6 percent increase in exports compared to the same period last year, underscoring sustained upward momentum in the sector’s performance.

The sector encompasses a diverse range of advanced manufacturing activities, including household electrical appliances, air conditioning and refrigeration systems, electric motors and lifting equipment, wires and cables, technology and electronics, metal forming and prefabricated metal structures, industrial machinery and equipment, and jewelry production.

Collectively, these industries account for approximately 12 percent of the Kingdom’s total manufacturing output and contribute 1.6 percent to the gross domestic product (GDP). The sector also generates over 35,000 direct employment opportunities across 4,800 industrial establishments.

Export markets for Jordanian engineering, electrical, and IT products are geographically diverse, with the United States capturing the largest share at 45 percent, followed by Iraq at 11.3 percent, Saudi Arabia at 7.8 percent, and the United Arab Emirates at 3.8 percent.

Given its integration with smart manufacturing and digital technologies, the sector is viewed as a strategic driver of technological transformation within the Kingdom’s industrial landscape. It constitutes a pivotal component of Jordan’s Economic Modernization Vision, particularly under the “priority sectors” pillar aimed at bolstering competitiveness, sustainability, and innovation.

Statistics further indicate that the sector’s annual production value exceeds JD2 billion, with an added value estimated at JD620 million and registered capital totaling JD1.3 billion.

The Jordan Chamber of Industry emphasized that the sector’s advanced performance reflects the effectiveness of national industrial policies and creates avenues for expanded technological investment and international partnerships, particularly as industries continue to modernize and adopt cutting-edge technologies.

//Petra// AJ
15/07/2025 15:26:13