Imports of 1.34 Million Mobile Phones in Nine Months Reflect Economic Pressures

Amman: Imports of mobile phones declined notably during the first nine months of the year, reflecting a slowdown in consumer spending and subdued domestic demand in the telecommunications market. According to Jordan News Agency, official data from the Jordan Customs Department revealed that the Kingdom imported approximately 1.34 million mobile devices valued at JD123 million between January and September 2025. This marks a 21% decline in value and a roughly 19% decrease in volume compared with the 1.7 million units worth JD143 million imported during the same period of 2024. Chairman of the Vision Association for Mobile Devices Investors, Ahmad Aloush, attributed the decline to a contraction in purchasing power among consumers amid ongoing economic pressures. He emphasized that the figures are derived from certified customs invoices, providing an accurate reflection of the actual import activity in the sector.