Irbid, Feb. 1 (Petra) -- Exports of the Irbid Chamber of Industry rose by 19 percent in January compared with the same month in 2025, reflecting improved performance across key industrial sectors in northern Jordan.

Chamber President Hani Abu Hassan said exports reached $86.7 million last month, up from $73.1 million in January 2025, pointing to sustained momentum in industrial activity in the governorate.

In a statement issued Sunday, Abu Hassan said the Chamber issued 1,240 certificates of origin in January, compared with 1,089 during the same month last year, marking a 14 percent increase.

He said the leather and garment sector continued to account for the largest share of exports, rising to $74.8 million from $62.8 million a year earlier, driven by stronger demand in external markets.

The food and agricultural industries sector recorded growth of 38 percent, with exports increasing to $6.5 million from $4.7 million in January 2025. The pharmaceutical and medical supplies sector also posted a 24 percent increase, reaching $2.9 million, compared with $2.4 million in the same month last year.

Abu Hassan said the United States remained the leading destination for Irbid’s industrial exports, with shipments exceeding $53.8 million, followed by Arab countries at approximately $14.7 million and European countries at nearly $11.5 million.

He added that the al-Hassan Industrial City accounted for 96.3 percent of the Chamber’s total exports in January, valued at $83.5 million, followed by Cyber City at 2.9 percent, or about $2.5 million, while direct exports amounted to $985,000.

Abu Hassan said the figures underscore the central role of industrial zones in the governorate as hubs for production and export, supporting investment flows and job creation.

//Petra// AJ

01/02/2026 13:51:04