Amman, July 7 (Petra) -- Jordan's industrial sector is expanding its global reach, with new data revealing a marked diversification in export destinations over the past five years. According to an analytical report from the Jordan Chamber of Industry, this trend reflects a steady improvement in the competitiveness of local industries and their ability to penetrate international markets.

The data, shared with the Jordan News Agency (Petra), shows that the number of countries receiving more than JD100 million annually in Jordanian industrial exports rose to 13 in 2023, up from nine in 2019 and eight in 2010. In a further sign of progress, 28 countries imported over JD50 million worth of Jordanian goods last year, compared to 17 in 2019.

The diversification is even more evident in mid-tier and smaller export markets. In 2023, 54 countries received over JD10 million in industrial exports, up from 35 countries in 2019. Meanwhile, the number of countries receiving over JD1 million in exports rose to 93 from 72 during the same period.

Altogether, Jordan exported industrial products to 147 countries last year, the highest total in a decade. This expansion signals a clear reduction in the geographic concentration of exports and a broader global footprint for Jordanian industry.

Non-traditional markets such as Algeria and Qatar have emerged as notable importers, joining the ranks of the top destinations for Jordanian industrial goods. At the same time, traditional key markets have maintained their strong positions. The United States led all importers with more than JD2.2 billion in purchases, followed by Saudi Arabia with JD1.1 billion, India with JD991 million, and Iraq with JD905 million.

According to the Chamber, this diversification is the result of multiple factors, including the expansion of Jordan’s industrial product base, improvements in product quality, and a greater focus on export promotion and trade networking. The Chamber also credited its efforts to support company participation in specialized trade exhibitions and facilitate access to high-potential markets.

Looking ahead, the Chamber announced plans to introduce new strategic tools to accelerate global market access. These initiatives are aligned with the objectives of Jordan’s Economic Modernization Vision, which aims to double the value of national exports in the coming years.

//Petra// RZ

07/07/2025 09:32:51