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JD 2.849 Billion – Amman's Industrial Exports in First Five Months of 2025 - Jordan News
Amman Chamber of Industry exports continued their upward momentum in 2025, reflecting the resilience of Jordanian industry in overcoming challenges and expanding its presence in export markets. اضافة اعلان During the first five months of 2025, the Chamber's exports grew by 12.2% compared to the same period in 2024, reaching JD 2.849 billion, up from JD 2.540 billion. Sector Performance Most industrial sectors experienced export growth during this period, with the exception of: Wood, furniture: ↓ 14% Packaging, paper, office supplies: ↓ 9.2% On the other hand, exports of eight other sub-sectors increased, led by: Construction materials: ↑ 86.7% (highest) Engineering, electrical, IT: ↑ 0.5% (lowest) Top Export Destinations India, the United States, Saudi Arabia, and Iraq accounted for over JD 1.635 billion, more than half of the total exports. India: ↑ 14.7% to JD 395 million Saudi Arabia: ↑ 7.2% to JD 352 million Iraq: ↑ 4.8% to JD 381 million United States: ↓ 5.1% to JD 507 million (still the top importer) Notably, exports to: Syria: ↑ 302.1% to JD 114 million (from JD 28 million in 2024) Palestine: ↑ 21% to JD 69 million Geographic Distribution Arab countries: JD 1.396 billion Non-Arab Asian countries: JD 566 million North America: JD 528 million European Union: JD 148 million Africa: JD 82 million Non-EU Europe: JD 79 million South America: JD 20 million Other countries: JD 27 million Sector Breakdown (First Five Months of 2025) Mining industries: JD 610 million Chemicals & cosmetics: JD 532 million Engineering, electrical & IT: JD 444 million Food, agriculture & livestock: JD 417 million Medical & healthcare: JD 273 million Textiles & leather: JD 247 million Plastics & rubber: JD 130 million Packaging & office supplies: JD 102 million Construction materials: JD 87 million Wood & furniture: JD 8 million Founded in 1962, the Amman Chamber of Industry currently includes 8,600 industrial establishments, employing around 159,000 workers, with total capital reaching JD 5 billion.
Jordan News
17-05-2025
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25 Jordanian Industrial Companies to Participate in International Construction Exhibition in Damascus - Jordan News
25 Jordanian Industrial Companies to Participate in International Construction Exhibition in Damascus Twenty-five Jordanian industrial companies will participate in the International Construction Exhibition set to be held in the Syrian capital, Damascus, on May 27. The event is organized by the Amman Chamber of Industry. اضافة اعلان Chairman of the Jordan and Amman Chambers of Industry, Eng. Fathi Al-Jaghbir, stated on Saturday that the participating companies represent sectors related to reconstruction—particularly infrastructure, building materials, and energy—alongside engineering industries in which Jordan holds significant competitive capabilities. In a statement, Al-Jaghbir added that an industrial delegation will visit Damascus on the sidelines of the exhibition. The delegation will include representatives from various industrial sectors and will explore opportunities for business partnerships and the establishment of integrated industries. He noted that the visit will also include meetings with several Syrian ministries and institutions involved in bilateral trade, stressing the importance of strengthening economic relations between Jordan and Syria, given their shared interests. Al-Jaghbir emphasized that easing restrictions on the movement of goods and financial transfers would help facilitate the flow of goods and services and enhance the investment environment on both sides of the border. He expressed hope for a return of Jordanian exports to Syria to their historical levels, which once exceeded 181 million Jordanian dinars. He pointed out that Jordan's exports to Syria reached 13 million dinars in the first two months of this year, marking a 40% increase compared to the same period in 2024. He also highlighted Jordan's strategic geographic location, positioning it as a key logistics hub for supplying goods to Syria, Lebanon, and Turkey. This, he said, reinforces Jordan's role as a regional trade corridor and supports the return of Jordanian exports to neighboring markets through Syrian territory. (Petra News Agency)
Jordan News
10-05-2025
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2.267 Billion Dinars: Amman Chamber of Industry Exports in First Third of 2025 - Jordan News
Exports from the Amman Chamber of Industry continued their upward growth trajectory since the beginning of 2025, reflecting the resilience and adaptability of Jordanian industry in overcoming challenges, bolstered by its quality and competitiveness in export markets. اضافة اعلان During the first third of this year, exports increased by 14.8%, surpassing the 2 billion dinar mark, compared to the same period in 2024. According to statistical data obtained by the Jordan News Agency (Petra), exports reached 2.267 billion dinars, up from 1.973 billion dinars in the same period last year. Most industrial sectors saw an increase in exports, except for the wood and furniture, medical and pharmaceutical supplies, and packaging sectors, which declined by 14.7%, 6.4%, and 5.2% respectively. Conversely, seven sub-industrial sectors recorded varying levels of growth, the highest being the construction materials sector at 105.2%, and the lowest being plastics and rubber at 1.6%. India, the United States, Saudi Arabia, and Iraq collectively accounted for over half of Amman's exports, totaling 1.284 billion dinars. Exports to India rose by 19.9%, reaching 307 million dinars, up from 256 million the year before. Exports to Saudi Arabia increased by 4.7% to 274 million dinars, while exports to Iraq rose by 4% to 303 million dinars. However, exports to the United States declined by 4.1%, dropping to 400 million dinars from 417 million, though it remained the top importer of Amman's exports. Exports to Syria surged 346.5% to reach 94 million dinars, up from 21 million in the same period last year. Exports to Palestine also rose by 34.1%, totaling 58 million dinars, up from 42 million. Geographically, Arab countries topped the list with 1.103 billion dinars, followed by non-Arab Asian countries at 447 million, and North America at 416 million dinars. Exports to the EU totaled 120 million dinars, Africa 80 million, non-EU European countries 69 million, South America 12 million, and other countries 21 million dinars. Sector-wise distribution included: Mining industries: 504 million dinars Chemicals and cosmetics: 420 million dinars Engineering, electrical, and IT: 356 million dinars Food, agriculture, and livestock: 334 million dinars Medical and health supplies: 197 million dinars Textiles and leather: 189 million dinars Plastics and rubber: 101 million dinars Packaging and stationery: 84 million dinars Construction materials: 75 million dinars Wood and furniture: 6 million dinars Founded in 1962, the Amman Chamber of Industry currently includes 8,600 industrial establishments, employing 159,000 workers, with a total capital of around 5 billion dinars.
Shafaq News
09-04-2025
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Iraq second-largest buyer of Amman's industrial goods in 2025
Shafaq News/ Iraq ranked the second-largest importer of industrial goods from Amman during the first quarter of 2025, the Amman Chamber of Industry said on Wednesday. Industrial exports from the Jordanian capital totaled 1.692B Jordanian dinars ($2.42B) between January and March, up from 1.470 billion dinars ($2.07B) in the same period of 2024. The United States, Iraq, India, and Saudi Arabia were the top destinations, accounting for a combined 964M dinars ($1.35B). The US led with 324M dinars ($457M), followed by Iraq (221M dinars), India (215M dinars), and Saudi Arabia (204M dinars). Exports to Arab countries reached 828M dinars, while shipments to North America and non-Arab Asian countries totaled 335M and 310M dinars respectively. Separately, the Jordan Chamber of Commerce reported earlier this year that Iraq was the top importer of Jordanian commercial goods in 2024. By sector, mining products topped the list with 340M dinars in exports. Chemicals and cosmetics followed at 308M, engineering and electrical goods at 307M, food and livestock at 250M, and medical supplies at 146M. Jordan attracted $1.637B in foreign direct investment in 2024, equivalent to 3.1% of GDP, according to official data. Arab investors accounted for 64.8% of the total, with the Gulf Cooperation Council states contributing the largest share. Key sectors included finance, communications, and mining. The Jordanian dinar trades at around 0.70 per US dollar.
Zawya
08-04-2025
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Jordan: ACI exports up 15% in Q1 2025
AMMAN — Exports from the Amman Chamber of Industry (ACI) rose by 15 per cent during the first quarter of 2025, reaching JD1.692 billion compared with JD1.470 billion during the same period last year, according to statistical data provided by ACI to the Jordan News Agency, Petra. The growth reflects the continued upward trajectory of Jordan's industrial exports, signalling the sector's ability to overcome challenges and enhance its competitiveness in international markets through "high-quality" production. Seven of the 10 main industrial sectors recorded export increases in the first quarter. The construction materials sector led the growth with a 93 per cent rise in exports, followed by chemicals and cosmetics, and electrical, engineering, and IT industries. In contrast, the medical and therapeutic industries, wood and furniture, and packaging sectors posted declines of 14.1 per cent, 13.3 per cent, and 2.1 per cent, respectively. India, the US, Saudi Arabia, and Iraq collectively accounted for over 57 per cent of total exports during the first quarter, with shipments to these four markets reaching JD964 million. Exports to India jumped 56.2 per cent year-on-year to JD215 million, up from JD137 million in the same period last year. Exports to the US decreased slightly by 2.7 per cent to JD324 million, although it remained the largest single destination for ACI exports. Exports to Saudi Arabia fell 2.1 per cent to JD204 million, and those to Iraq declined 2.6 per cent to JD221 million. Exports to Syria saw the highest growth among all markets, surging by 307.1 per cent to JD68 million, compared with JD16 million in the first quarter of 2024. Exports to Palestine also rose significantly by 38.9 per cent, reaching JD48 million. Regionally, Arab countries remained the largest export destination with a total value of JD828 million, followed by North America at JD335 million and non-Arab Asian countries at JD310 million. Exports to the European Union reached JD87 million, while exports to non-EU European countries stood at JD57 million. African markets received JD53 million, and other destinations accounted for JD18 million. By industrial classification, mining exports topped the list at JD340 million, followed by chemicals and cosmetics with JD308 million, engineering and IT with JD307 million, and food and agriculture-related sectors with JD250 million. Exports from the medical and therapeutic sector totalled JD146 million, while garments and leather products reached JD140 million. Other notable contributions came from the plastics and rubber sector with JD76 million), packaging and paper products with JD62 million, construction materials with JD56 million, and wood and furniture with JD5 million. © Copyright The Jordan Times. All rights reserved. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
