Amman, Nov. 27 (Petra) -- Jordan’s trade activity with the United States saw a notable shift this year, with imports surging and exports softening, according to newly released official data.

Figures show that imports from the U.S. jumped 32.5 percent in the first nine months of 2025, reaching JD1.252 billion, up from JD945 million in the same period of 2024. The increase reflects a growing demand for American goods across several industrial sectors.

On the other hand, national exports to the U.S. market edged down 3 percent, totaling JD1.66 billion by the end of September, compared with JD1.712 billion a year earlier.

Despite the stronger import activity, Jordan maintained a trade surplus with the United States, amounting to JD408 million during the January–September period. However, the surplus remains lower than the JD767 million recorded in the same period last year.

Exports to the U.S. accounted for 23.7 percent of Jordan’s total exports. Garments remained the leading export category, alongside fertilizers, chemical products, pharmaceuticals, jewelry, food and animal products, IT services, and engineering-related industries.

Imports from the American market were dominated by metal products, transport equipment, machinery and electrical devices, grains, chemicals, and medical equipment. Jordan also imported U.S. furniture, iron products, used clothing, vegetable oils and fats, and wood products.

//Petra// RZ

27/11/2025 09:33:49