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Jordan: National exports rise 9.2% in first 5 months of 2025 — DoS
AMMAN — The Kingdom's national exports recorded a 9.2 per cent increase during the first five months of 2025, reaching a total value of JD3.578 billion, compared with JD3.276 billion during the same period in 2024, the Department of Statistics' (DoS) monthly foreign trade report showed on Sunday. The value of re-exports also rose by 2.3 per cent, amounting to JD360 million by the end of May this year, up from JD352 million for the same period last year, according to the Jordan News Agency, Petra. As a result, Jordan's total exports climbed by 8.5 per cent to JD3.938 billion, compared with JD3.628 billion in the January-May period of 2024. Imports rose by 8.6 per cent, reaching JD8.135 billion by the end of May, compared with JD7.439 billion for the same period last year. This increase widened the trade deficit, defined as the difference between total exports and imports, to JD4.197 billion, up from JD3.865 billion during the same period in 2024, marking an 8.6 per cent rise. Despite the widening deficit, the export-to-import coverage ratio held steady at 48 per cent during the first five months of 2025, matching the same ratio recorded during the corresponding period last year. In May alone, total exports reached JD901 million, including JD826 million in national exports and JD75 million in re-exports. Imports for the month stood at JD1.581 billion, resulting in a trade deficit of JD680 million. Compared with May 2024, total exports in May 2025 grew by 2.4 per cent, driven by a 4.8 per cent increase in national exports. Re-exports declined by 18.5 per cent, while imports fell by 5.6 per cent. These shifts led to a 14.5 per cent decrease in the trade deficit for the month. The export coverage ratio for May alone rose to 57 per cent, compared with 53 per cent in May 2024, marking an improvement of four percentage points. © Copyright The Jordan Times. All rights reserved. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Jordan Times
2 days ago
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National exports rise 9.2% in first 5 months of 2025 — DoS
AMMAN — The Kingdom's national exports recorded a 9.2 per cent increase during the first five months of 2025, reaching a total value of JD3.578 billion, compared with JD3.276 billion during the same period in 2024, the Department of Statistics' (DoS) monthly foreign trade report showed on Sunday. The value of re-exports also rose by 2.3 per cent, amounting to JD360 million by the end of May this year, up from JD352 million for the same period last year, according to the Jordan News Agency, Petra. As a result, Jordan's total exports climbed by 8.5 per cent to JD3.938 billion, compared with JD3.628 billion in the January-May period of 2024. Imports rose by 8.6 per cent, reaching JD8.135 billion by the end of May, compared with JD7.439 billion for the same period last year. This increase widened the trade deficit, defined as the difference between total exports and imports, to JD4.197 billion, up from JD3.865 billion during the same period in 2024, marking an 8.6 per cent rise. Despite the widening deficit, the export-to-import coverage ratio held steady at 48 per cent during the first five months of 2025, matching the same ratio recorded during the corresponding period last year. In May alone, total exports reached JD901 million, including JD826 million in national exports and JD75 million in re-exports. Imports for the month stood at JD1.581 billion, resulting in a trade deficit of JD680 million. Compared with May 2024, total exports in May 2025 grew by 2.4 per cent, driven by a 4.8 per cent increase in national exports. Re-exports declined by 18.5 per cent, while imports fell by 5.6 per cent. These shifts led to a 14.5 per cent decrease in the trade deficit for the month. The export coverage ratio for May alone rose to 57 per cent, compared with 53 per cent in May 2024, marking an improvement of four percentage points.
Malay Mail
22-07-2025
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- Malay Mail
Malaysia's inflation cools as veg goes cheap, but eating out still burns the wallet
KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 — Food prices in Malaysia showed mixed trends in June, with the overall food and beverages group rising by 2.1 per cent year-on-year, according to the Department of Statistics (DOSM). The price of vegetables saw a steep decline of 7.2 per cent, contributing to the moderation in headline inflation to 1.1 per cent. Milk and other dairy products fell by 1.8 per cent, while cereals, meat and fish also recorded softer prices. Food consumed at home fell 0.4 per cent, while commercially prepared meals rose 4.7 per cent, slightly faster than May. Oils and fats increased by 1.7 per cent, while fruits and nuts dropped by 0.1 per cent year-on-year. Core inflation was steady at 1.8 per cent while overall inflation excluding fuel slowed to 1.3 per cent, pointing to broader price stability in consumer essentials. Durable and semi-durable goods experienced more price declines than increases, with only 21 and 41 items, respectively, recording higher costs. Out of 573 tracked goods and services, more than half of the items showed no price changes. Restaurant and accommodation services remained the third-fastest rising category, albeit slowing from 3.0 per cent to 2.8 per cent. Urban and rural inflation remained subdued, suggesting widespread moderation across regions and spending habits.
Zawya
18-07-2025
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Jordan: Licensed buildings area rises by 20.6 % in early 2025 — DoS
AMMAN — Licensed building areas in the Kingdom reached 3.983 million square metres in the first five months of 2025, marking a 20.6 per cent increase compared with 3.303 million square metres during the same period in 2024, the Department of Statistics (DoS) said on Thursday. According to the department's latest monthly report on urban activity, the number of building permits also rose to 9,585 from 8,714 permits in the corresponding period of last year, marking an annual increase of 10 per cent, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported. Residential building areas accounted for the majority of licensed space, totalling 2.981 million square metres, up by 102.6 per cent from 2.647 million square metres during the same period last year. Non-residential building areas witnessed a sharper rise, surging by 52.7 per cent to reach 1.002 million square metres, compared with 656,000 square metres in 2024. According to the DoS report, residential projects represented 74.9 per cent of the total licensed area, while non-residential buildings comprised 25.1 per cent. At the regional level, the central region remained dominant in terms of construction activity, accounting for 72.2 per cent of licensed areas, registering an increase of 4.9 per cent compared with the same period in 2024. The northern region accounted for 19.2 per cent, an increase of 4.9 per cent, while the southern region accounted for 8.6 per cent, marking a decrease of 1.2 per cent compared with the same period in 2024. Regarding the per capita share of licensed residential areas, Amman Governorate recorded the highest percentage at 13 per cent, with an area of 0.338 square metres per individual in the governorate. Mafraq Governorate recorded the lowest share of new licensed residential areas with 3.4 per cent, with an area of 0.086 square metres in the first five months of 2025. Regarding permits by building type, licensed areas for new buildings and additions to existing ones represented 65.4 per cent of the total licensed building area, while licensed areas for existing buildings accounted for 34.6 per cent during the same period. The report also showed that the total licensed area for new buildings and additions to existing ones amounted to some 2.606 million square metres, compared with about 2.153 million square metres during the same period in 2024, marking an increase of 21 per cent. © Copyright The Jordan Times. All rights reserved. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Zawya
11-07-2025
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Inflation in Jordan rises 1.98% in H1 2025
AMMAN — The Consumer Price Index (CPI), a key measure of inflation, reached 112.55 points for the first half of 2025, compared with 110.36 points for the same period last year, marking an increase of 1.98 per cent, the Department of Statistics (DoS) said on Thursday. When comparing the cumulative CPI for the first half of this year with the same period in 2024, the index for personal luggage rose by 20.08 per cent, and tobacco and cigarettes by 12.61 per cent, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported, citing DoS monthly report. The index for fruits and nuts also went up by 8.50 per cent, tea, coffee, and cocoa by 7.42 per cent, and spices, food enhancers and other food products by 5.37 per cent. According to the report, the general CPI for June 2025 reached 112.98 points, compared with 110.74 for the same month in 2024, marking an increase of 2.02 per cent. The rise in the June 2025 CPI compared with June 2024 was mainly driven by increases in the personal luggage group, tobacco and cigarettes, fruits and nuts, tea, coffee, and cocoa, as well as spices, food enhancers, and other food items. On the other hand, a decline in furniture, carpets and bedding, household tools, fish and seafood, and household appliances helped offset the overall increase. The CPI for June 2025 also rose slightly from May 2025, up from 112.77 to 112.98 points, marking an increase of 0.19 per cent. The main groups contributing to this monthly rise were communications, rent, personal luggage, meat and poultry, and fish and seafood. © Copyright The Jordan Times. All rights reserved. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
