Rise in Jordan's Exports of Apparel, Chemical Fertilizers, and Jewelry - Jordan News
Jordan witnessed a notable increase in exports of apparel, chemical fertilizers, jewelry, and raw potash during the first quarter of 2025, becoming key contributors to the growth of national exports—despite declines in phosphate and pharmaceutical product exports. اضافة اعلان According to the latest Foreign Trade Report by the Department of Statistics, these six leading industrial commodities accounted for 57.5% of total national exports, which reached JD 2.093 billion in Q1 2025. Chemical fertilizers topped the list of most exported national goods, with exports reaching JD 243 million—up from JD 201 million during the same period last year—marking a 20.9% increase. Apparel and related products followed with a 6.1% growth, totaling JD 384 million compared to JD 362 million in Q1 2024. Similarly, jewelry and ornaments exports rose by 13.3%, amounting to JD 221 million, up from JD 195 million. Raw potash exports also saw a 2.6% increase, reaching JD 120 million, compared to JD 117 million in the same period last year. On the other hand, phosphate exports dropped by 8.2%, recording JD 112 million versus JD 122 million a year earlier. Likewise, pharmaceutical preparations exports declined by 11.5%, falling to JD 123 million from JD 139 million. Overall, Jordan's national exports grew by 11.7% in the first quarter of 2025, climbing to JD 2.093 billion compared to JD 1.873 billion in the same period last year.
"National exports" refer to goods and services produced within the Kingdom and exported abroad, including products from local companies and institutions.
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