Amman:Amman Chamber of Industry (ACI) exports have seen a 6 percent increase in the first ten months of 2026, reaching JD6.674 billion, compared to JD6.321 billion during the same period last year. This rise represents an increase of JD352 million, as indicated by statistics from the chamber.
According to Jordan News Agency, the data showed that ACI's exports have expanded to non-traditional markets across several African, European, and non-Arab Asian countries. This expansion underscores the adaptability of Jordanian industry in facing external challenges within export markets.
The ACI figures highlighted growth across all industrial sectors, with the exception of mining and engineering, electrical, and information technology industries, which saw declines of 5 percent and 15 percent, respectively. The packaging, paper, cardboard, and stationery industries experienced the fastest growth at 38 percent, followed by chemicals and cosmetics at 28 percent. Meanwhile, exports of leather and knitwear remained steady.
Regarding the primary importers, Iraq, India, the United States, and Saudi Arabia accounted for more than half of the chamber's exports, totaling JD3.457 billion. Notably, exports to Iraq increased by 25.1 percent to JD990 million, positioning it as the top destination. Shipments to Saudi Arabia grew by 4 percent to about JD731 million. Conversely, exports to India fell by 2.2 percent to JD953 million, and those to the United States decreased by 25.4 percent to JD783 million.
Despite the overall positive trend, exports to Syria saw a decline of 8.6 percent to JD321 million. In contrast, exports to China surged by 180.9 percent, reaching about JD293 million, while exports to Palestine increased by 18.3 percent to JD162 million. Additionally, exports rose to several other countries, including Niger, Portugal, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Germany, and Kuwait.
By region, Arab countries led with JD3.384 billion in exports, followed by non-Arab Asian countries at JD1.605 billion and North America at approximately JD837 million. Exports to European Union countries reached about JD414 million, while those to non-EU European countries totaled JD232 million. Exports to African countries amounted to JD93 million, South American countries to JD48 million, and other countries to JD60 million.
The data, issued monthly based on certificates of origin, detailed exports by sector. Mining industries accounted for JD1.510 billion, chemicals and cosmetics for JD1.405 billion, and food, supplies, agriculture, and livestock for about JD908 million. Engineering, electrical, and information technology industries totaled approximately JD888 million, therapeutic and medical supplies JD665 million, and leather and knitwear about JD517 million. Other sectors included packaging, paper, cardboard, and stationery industries at about JD314 million, plastics and rubber at JD282 million, construction at JD163 million, and wood and furniture at about JD20 million.
Source Jordan News Agency