Amman, Aug. 26 (Petra) — Jordan’s exports to Kenya reached around
$54 million in the first five months of 2026, compared with $2
million in the same period last year, as businesses from both
countries explore opportunities to expand trade and industrial
partnerships.

Jordan Chamber of Industry (JCI) President Fathi Jaghbir said the
figures reflect growing economic ties between the two countries and
point to further potential for Jordanian companies in the Kenyan
market.

His remarks came during a meeting organized by the chamber with
representatives of Kenya’s manufacturing sector, attended by Jordan’s
commercial and economic attaché in Nairobi, Maram Makhamreh.

Jaghbir said the growth in exports provides a basis for broadening
bilateral economic relations beyond trade, with opportunities to
develop joint industrial and investment projects.

He called for stronger direct links between manufacturers and
businesses in both countries, alongside greater exchange of expertise
and cooperation in developing products that meet market demand.

Pharmaceuticals, garments, chemicals and food industries were
identified as sectors with potential for increased cooperation
between Jordanian and Kenyan companies.

Jaghbir said closer private-sector engagement could help identify
viable opportunities and translate them into partnerships that
generate added value for both economies.

He also highlighted Africa’s growing importance in Jordan’s efforts
to diversify export destinations, saying greater access to African
markets could support industrial exports and strengthen the
competitiveness of Jordanian products.

The chamber is working to open new channels for Jordanian
manufacturers across the continent and is prepared to facilitate
contacts between Jordanian companies and potential Kenyan partners,
he added.

Jaghbir called for building on the recent growth in bilateral trade
to expand the presence of Jordanian products in Kenya and encourage
investment partnerships between businesses in the two countries.

The meeting included business-to-business talks between members of
the Kenyan delegation and representatives of Jordanian factories and
industrial companies.

Discussions focused on trade and industrial cooperation, potential
partnerships and the exchange of expertise, with the aim of
establishing direct business links and creating new opportunities for
companies in both markets.

//Petra// RZ