Amman: Chairman of the Jordan Chamber of Industry (JCI), Fathi Jagbir, affirmed that manufacturing industries in the Kingdom are a critical component of the industrial sector, with current production reaching approximately $21 billion annually. Intermediate consumption within these industries amounts to about $11.6 billion. According to Jordan News Agency, Jagbir stated, "This situation generates an added value estimated at about $9.3 billion annually, representing 45% of total current production." He emphasized the economic impact of these industries in generating income and wealth within the national economy. Jagbir highlighted that value-added manufacturing industries are key drivers of sustainable economic growth due to their role in transforming raw materials and production inputs into products with higher economic value. This transformation translates into increased productivity, job creation, enhanced exports, and a higher contribution of the industrial sector to the gross domestic product (GDP). D uring her visit to the Kingdom, Anna Bjerde, Director of Operations at the World Bank, underscored the importance of these industries as sectors that create jobs and support economic growth. According to Jagbir, manufacturing industries have a high capacity for job creation compared to many other economic activities. Currently, approximately 254,000 workers are employed in these industries, spread across some 18,000 industrial establishments throughout various governorates of the Kingdom, making them a major sector for employment and supporting social and economic stability.
