Amman:Industrial exports from Jordan experienced a significant increase of 8.3% in the first eight months of 2026, reaching JD6.04 billion, compared to JD5.58 billion in the same period of the previous year, as per recent data from the Jordan Chamber of Industry.
According to Jordan News Agency, industrial products constituted 93.5% of Jordan's total exports during this period. The chemical and cosmetics industries led the industrial sectors with exports valued at JD1.43 billion, marking a 15.5% year-on-year rise and contributing 22.1% of the total national exports.
The leather and garment industries exported JD1.24 billion, while the engineering, electrical, and information technology sectors reported JD1.06 billion in exports. The supply, food, agricultural, and livestock industries saw a 16.3% increase, reaching JD703 million. Additionally, plastic and rubber exports grew by 20%.
Construction industries showed a notable export growth of 55.7%, followed by wood and furniture at 16.7%, and packaging, paper, and cardboard at 7.6%. Knitted apparel and clothing accessories stood out as Jordan's top exports, valued at JD1.18 billion, representing 18.2% of total national exports. Nitrogenous and chemical fertilizers and crude potash exports were valued at approximately JD780 million and JD403 million, respectively.
Organic chemical exports rose by 171%, adding JD57.4 million, while iron and steel exports increased by 86%. Copper and its products saw a 77% rise, aluminum and its products 30%, and plastics and plastic products 20%.
The United States was the largest market for Jordanian industrial exports, with exports valued at JD1.29 billion. Iraq followed with JD750.5 million, India with JD729.8 million, and Saudi Arabia with JD721.2 million. Exports to China and the UAE were JD265.4 million and JD246.8 million, respectively. Exports to Iraq, China, the UAE, Syria, and the Palestinian National Authority all recorded significant increases.
The Jordan Chamber of Industry emphasized the need to capitalize on the positive performance of industrial exports by enhancing the competitiveness of Jordanian products, expanding production and export capacity, diversifying markets, and leveraging available trade opportunities. The chamber plans to continue supporting manufacturers through economic research and facilitating access to new markets to bolster economic growth, sustainable development, and job creation.