Jordan’s Mining Exports Reach JD1.032 Billion, Targets Untapped Resources

Amman: Exports from Jordan’s mining industries sector reached JD1.032 billion last year, as indicated by statistical data from the Jordan Chamber of Industry (JCI). The sector, which has a production capacity of approximately JD1.93 billion annually, contributes 2.6% to the nation’s gross domestic product and employs around 8,000 workers, 90% of whom are Jordanians. According to Jordan News Agency, the mining sector exported to over 61 global markets, with India and Indonesia accounting for half of these exports. Mining products are crucial to other industrial sectors, serving as primary inputs for a wide range of industries, including specialized fertilizers and Dead Sea products. Phosphate and potash remain key natural resources, underscoring the sector’s significance. The mining industry is characterized by large-scale investments that significantly employ local workforce and supply crucial products for both export and domestic use. Advanced scientific methods are employed to optimize resource extraction and product transformation, targeting both international markets and local consumption. Looking forward, the sector is poised for further growth, with plans to increase local added value and explore new fields such as oil shale and uranium. The JCI Department of Studies and Strategies has highlighted the potential of untapped raw materials in the Kingdom, emphasizing the need for their exploitation to enhance the sector’s development and meet rising demand both locally and globally.