Amman, May 24 (Petra) — The national leather and garment industry is
entering the Eid al-Adha season with strong production readiness and
confidence in its ability to meet rising domestic demand, according
to industry representative at the Jordan Chamber of Industry (JCI),
Ihab Qadri.

He noted that local factories are prepared to supply the market with
a wide range of clothing, footwear, and leather products, offering
quality, variety, and competitive pricing that caters to different
consumer groups across the Kingdom.

The sector remains one of the kingdom’s key industrial pillars,
generating more than $2 billion in annual exports and reaching nearly
80 international markets, including major destinations such as the
United States. This global footprint reflects the sector’s steady
growth and increasing competitiveness.

With around 1,000 factories and production facilities, most of them
small and medium-sized enterprises spread across various regions, the
industry plays a significant role in employment, providing tens of
thousands of direct and indirect jobs while also supporting
interconnected local supply chains.

Qadri emphasized that local manufacturers have the capacity and
technical expertise to fully cover seasonal demand without shortages,
pointing to continuous improvements in production technology, design
innovation, and product quality that have strengthened the position
of Jordanian goods against imported alternatives.

He added that the Eid period presents an important opportunity to
strengthen the presence of national products in the local market,
particularly as e-commerce continues to expand and imported goods
increasingly compete through online platforms. In this context, he
highlighted recent government steps to regulate online trade and
parcel imports, which have helped improve fairness in market
competition.

These measures, he said, have reduced the impact of low-priced
imports that previously competed under different cost structures,
creating a more balanced environment for local producers who operate
under full regulatory, tax, and operational obligations.

He also pointed out that regulating e-commerce is aimed at protecting
economic stability and ensuring fair competition, noting that local
factories contribute directly to employment and the national economy,
while fully complying with industrial and tax standards.

At the same time, many Jordanian brands have expanded into digital
sales channels, improving their reach to consumers and strengthening
their competitiveness both locally and internationally.

He concluded that supporting domestic products during seasonal peaks
such as Eid al-Adha contributes directly to economic growth and job
creation, as a significant share of consumer spending, estimated at
70–80 percent per dinar, circulates back into the local economy
through wages, services, and supply chains.

He further stressed that the sector has strong growth prospects under
the Economic Modernization Vision, which prioritizes the industry due
to its role in boosting exports, increasing value addition, and
expanding employment opportunities.

//Petra// WH