Amman, August 26 (Petra) – Jordan’s total exports surged 14.5 percent
in the first half of 2026 to reach JD 6.41 million, according to
monthly report of the Department of Statistics (DoS) on foreign trade
released on Wednesday.

National exports rose 6.2 percent to JD4.67 million, compared to the
same period in 2025, while re-exports rose 44.6 percent to JD1.75
million.

Meanwhile, the DoS figures showed imports grew at a slower pace,
rising 6.1 percent to JD10.26 million. Consequently, the trade
deficit narrowed by 5.5 percent (JD226 million) to JD3.85 million
dinars. Total export coverage of imports improved by 5 percentage
points, reaching 63 percent up from 58 percent in H1 2025.

The gain in national exports was anchored by notable increases in
crude potash, up 30.7 percent, fertilizers, up 14.1 percent, and
apparel and accessories, up 3.0 percent. These gains offset declines
in raw phosphate exports, which dropped 7.2 percent, and fine
jewelry, which fell 9.8 percent.

Export growth was “largely” buoyed by expanded shipments to Syria,
non-Arab Asian nations including China, and European Union markets
led by the Netherlands.

On the import side, crude oil and petroleum products surged 58.1
percent, while grain imports rose 10.0 percent.

In contrast, imports fell for machinery and tools by 23.6 percent,
fine jewelry by 19.8 percent, vehicles and cycles by 5.9 percent, and
electrical equipment by 2.4 percent. Major import sources included
Saudi Arabia, the US, and China.

In June, total exports climbed 32.3 percent year-over-year to JD1.27
million, backed by a 12.5 percent increase in national exports (JD909
million) and a 137.5 percent spike in re-exports (JD361 million).
However, a 43.5 percent jump in monthly imports to JD2.01 million
widened the June trade deficit by 68.1 percent to JD738 million.

//Petra// HA