Amman: Jordan’s industrial sector exports experienced a growth of 7.5% during the first eight months of 2025. Statistical data from the Jordan Chamber of Industry (JCI) revealed that the sector’s exports increased to JD5.565 billion from JD5.177 billion during the same period last year, making up 91% of the total national exports.
According to Jordan News Agency, national exports reached JD6.098 billion in the January-August period, marking an 8% growth rate compared to 2024. This growth is attributed to the reduction of Jordan’s trade deficit and the increasing contribution of the industrial sector to the national economy. The adaptability and resilience of the Jordanian industry to foreign challenges have been highlighted as key factors in achieving these export-based indicators, with industrial exports covering 42% of the country’s imports.
Data from the JCI’s Studies and Policies Department indicated that nine sub-industrial sectors experienced growth during this period, with the exception of the wood and furniture industries, which saw a decline of 11.2%. The construction industries sector showed the highest growth at 77.6%.
The chemical and cosmetics industries topped the export list with a value of JD1.237 billion, followed by leather and textiles at JD1.195 billion, engineering and electrical industries at JD1.036 billion, mining at JD751 million, and food and supplies at JD590 million. Exports of therapeutic industries and medical supplies reached JD399 million, while plastics and rubber exports stood at JD123 million. The construction sector contributed JD116 million, packaging and paper at JD94 million, and wood and furniture at JD24 million.
Key exports included clothing products and their accessories, nitrogenous or chemical fertilizers, pharmaceutical preparations, phosphates, potash, soap, washing preparations, and electrical appliances and equipment. Jordanian industrial exports also increased to several foreign and Arab countries, including Saudi Arabia, India, Iraq, Syria, Italy, Ethiopia, Serbia, and Djibouti, ranked by export value.