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AMMAN — Jordan's industrial exports have nearly doubled over the past six years to reach a record JD8.9 billion in 2025, driven by a more diversified production base and expanded access to international markets, Jordan Chamber of Industry (JCI) Chairman Fathi Jaghbir said on Saturday.
The industrial sector's exports increased from JD4.6 billion in 2019 to more than JD8.9 billion last year, accounting for over 92 per cent of Jordan's total national exports, according to the Jordan News Agency, Petra.
Jaghbir said that the growth reflects a structural shift in Jordanian industry, with exports no longer reliant on a limited number of products or traditional markets.
"The growth of industrial exports is no longer dependent on a limited number of products or traditional markets, but is driven by a broader and more diversified production base," he said.
Jordanian industry currently exports around 2,500 products to 150 countries through more than 18,000 industrial establishments employing some 271,000 workers.
The number of products generating annual exports exceeding JD1 million rose from 455 in 2019 to 754 in 2025, while products with exports surpassing JD10 million increased from 66 to 121 over the same period.
Jordan has also expanded its export footprint, with the number of markets importing more than JD100 million worth of Jordanian industrial goods increasing from nine in 2019 to 13 last year.
Jaghbir attributed the sector's performance to measures aimed at boosting industrial competitiveness, increasing participation in international exhibitions and trade missions and helping companies comply with international standards and enter new markets.
He highlighted strong export growth in pharmaceuticals, chemicals, fertilisers, food processing, engineering and electrical industries, as well as medical supplies. Exports of lubricants, organic chemicals, copper products and cement also recorded notable increases.
The sector maintained its momentum in 2026, with industrial exports rising by 9.1 per cent during the first four months of the year to JD2.8 billion, compared with JD2.5 billion during the same period in 2025.
Jaghbir said Jordan still has untapped export opportunities estimated at more than $7.7 billion, particularly in the chemicals, engineering, mining, leather and pharmaceutical industries.
He added that future growth will focus on high-value industries, technology-driven manufacturing, increasing domestic value added and further diversifying export products and destinations in line with the Economic Modernisation Vision.
