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AMMAN — Jordan's industrial sector grew by 4.8 per cent in the first quarter of 2026, accounting for nearly 40 per cent of the Kingdom's overall economic growth, according to the Jordan Chamber of Industry (JCI).
The JCI said that the sector contributed 1.15 percentage points to Jordan's overall GDP growth of 2.9 per cent during the quarter, while its added value increased to JD2.274 billion from JD2.170 billion in the corresponding period of 2025, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported.
The industrial sector, which comprises manufacturing, mining, electricity and water supply, accelerated from a growth rate of 3.4 per cent in the first quarter of 2025, reflecting stronger production activity and sustained momentum across the Kingdom's productive sectors.
Manufacturing remained the main engine of growth, expanding by 5.3 per cent and contributing 0.86 percentage points to the national economy, while accounting for 16.6 per cent of Jordan's GDP. Mining grew by 4.7 per cent, while the electricity and water sectors recorded growth of 4.3 per cent and 4.5 per cent, respectively.
According to the chamber, manufacturing has maintained a steady upward trajectory over the past three years, with growth accelerating from 4.1 per cent in the first quarter of 2024 to 5.1 per cent in 2025 before reaching 5.3 per cent this year.
The chamber attributed the performance to the growing competitiveness of Jordanian industry and its ability to expand in both domestic and export markets despite regional challenges.
JCI Chairman Fathi Jaghbeer said that the results reaffirm the industrial sector's role as the "locomotive" of the national economy, noting that contributing nearly 40 per cent of Jordan's economic growth underscores its importance in generating added value, attracting investment, boosting exports and creating employment opportunities.
"The industrial sector continues to prove that it is the main engine of economic growth and one of the strongest pillars of the national economy," Jaghbeer said.
He added that the sustained growth reflects the resilience of the Jordanian economy despite regional turbulence, supported by the Kingdom's stability and government measures to improve the business environment and advance the Economic Modernisation Vision in partnership with the private sector.
According to the chamber, the industrial sector accounts for 23.1 per cent of Jordan's gross domestic product, making it one of the country's largest productive sectors. Manufacturing represents the largest share at 16.6 per cent of GDP, followed by mining at 3.9 per cent, electricity and gas at 2.1 per cent, and water supply and waste management at 0.8 per cent.
