Amman Chamber of Industry Exports Reach JOD 4.207 Billion in Seven Months - Jordan News
Founded in 1962, the Amman Chamber of Industry currently includes 8,600 industrial establishments. These companies employ approximately 159,000 workers and operate with a total capital of around JOD 5 billion.
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Amman Chamber of Industry Exports Reach JOD 4.207 Billion in Seven Months - Jordan News
The Amman Chamber of Industry (ACI) recorded a 14.9% increase in its exports during the first seven months of 2025, signaling a continued upward trend since the beginning of the year. اضافة اعلان According to statistical data obtained by the Jordan News Agency (Petra), the Chamber's exports—based on certificates of origin issued—rose to JOD 4.207 billion, compared to JOD 3.660 billion during the same period in 2024. Sector Performance Eight industrial sub-sectors saw export growth ranging between: 2.5% for pharmaceuticals and medical supplies, and 78% for construction materials. Conversely, exports of: wood and furniture dropped by 8.2%, and packaging, paper, cardboard, and office supplies fell by 7.6%. Top Export Destinations Four countries—India, the United States, Saudi Arabia, and Iraq—accounted for over half of ACI's total exports during this period, with a combined value of JOD 2.421 billion. Country-specific data: India: Exports rose 41.6% to reach JOD 700 million, up from JOD 494 million, making it the top export destination. Saudi Arabia: Increased 8.3% to JOD 492 million, compared to JOD 454 million. Iraq: Grew 1.9% to JOD 535 million, up from JOD 524 million. United States: Declined 9.5% to JOD 694 million, down from JOD 767 million. Other notable growth: Syria: Jumped 363.7%, reaching JOD 181 million vs. JOD 39 million in 2024. Palestine: Rose 9% to JOD 94 million, compared to JOD 86 million. Geographic Distribution Exports by region for the first seven months of 2025: Arab countries: JOD 2 billion Non-Arab Asian countries: JOD 935 million North America: JOD 723 million EU countries: JOD 252 million Non-EU European countries: JOD 135 million African countries: JOD 87 million South America: JOD 37 million Other countries: JOD 32 million Exports by Industrial Sector Breakdown of exports during the 7-month period: Mining industries: JOD 1.024 billion Chemicals & cosmetics: JOD 745 million Engineering, electrical, and IT: JOD 624 million Food, agriculture, and livestock: JOD 567 million Pharmaceuticals & medical supplies: JOD 413 million Leather & garments: JOD 369 million Plastics & rubber: JOD 184 million Packaging & office supplies: JOD 148 million Construction materials: JOD 122 million Wood & furniture: JOD 11 million About the Chamber Founded in 1962, the Amman Chamber of Industry currently includes 8,600 industrial establishments. These companies employ approximately 159,000 workers and operate with a total capital of around JOD 5 billion.
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Amman Industrial Exports Climb to JD 4.2 Billion - Jordan News
The industrial export sector posted strong gains in the first seven months of 2025, with the Amman Chamber of Industry (ACI) reporting total exports of JD 4.207 billion, reflecting a 14.9 percent increase compared to JD 3.660 billion during the same period last year. اضافة اعلان The figures, based on certificates of origin issued by the Chamber and published by the Jordan News Agency (Petra), highlight a sustained upward trend in industrial activity that has continued since the beginning of the year. This growth was driven by broad-based improvements across key industrial segments. Eight sub-sectors recorded positive year-on-year export growth, with particularly strong performance in the construction materials sector, which surged by 78 percent. The pharmaceutical and medical supplies sector also contributed to the expansion with a modest increase of 2.5 percent. However, not all segments shared in the upturn. Exports of wood and furniture fell by 8.2 percent, while packaging, paper, and office supplies declined by 7.6 percent, indicating areas of softness within the broader industrial portfolio. Export concentration remained high, with four countries, India, the United States, Saudi Arabia, and Iraq, absorbing more than half of the Chamber's total exports during the reporting period, accounting collectively for JD 2.421 billion. India led all export destinations, registering a 41.6 percent rise to approximately JD 700 million, positioning itself as the top importer of Amman-based industrial products. Exports to Saudi Arabia increased by 8.3 percent to JD 492 million, while shipments to Iraq rose by 1.9 percent to JD 535 million. Conversely, exports to the United States experienced a notable contraction of 9.5 percent, falling to JD 694 million from JD 767 million in the previous year. Beyond these primary markets, Amman-based industries saw a dramatic resurgence in exports to Syria, where volumes skyrocketed by 363.7 percent to reach JD 181 million, compared to just JD 39 million over the same period last year. Trade with Palestine also expanded, with exports rising by 9 percent to JD 94 million. From a regional perspective, Arab markets remained the dominant destination, importing goods worth JD 2 billion, followed by non-Arab Asian countries at JD 935 million and North American markets at JD 723 million. European Union countries accounted for JD 252 million in exports, while non-EU European countries imported JD 135 million worth of goods. Exports to African and South American countries stood at JD 87 million and JD 37 million respectively, with remaining global markets totaling JD 32 million. Industrial sector composition showed that mining and extractive industries led the export mix with JD 1.024 billion in value, followed by chemicals and cosmetics at JD 745 million, and engineering, electrical, and information technology products at JD 624 million. The food, agriculture, and livestock segment contributed JD 567 million, while pharmaceuticals and medical supplies added JD 413 million. The leather and garment sector registered JD 369 million, with plastics and rubber products generating JD 184 million. Packaging and paper-based products reached JD 148 million, construction materials accounted for JD 122 million, and the wood and furniture sector contributed JD 11 million. Established in 1962, the Amman Chamber of Industry represents over 8,600 industrial enterprises. Collectively, these businesses employ more than 159,000 workers and operate with an estimated capital base of approximately JD 5 billion. The latest export figures underscore the critical role of industrial production in supporting Jordan's trade performance and broader economic resilience in 2025.
