Amman: Jordan's agricultural exports surged by 38% in 2024, reaching JD1.529 billion, marking an increase of JD426 million from the JD1.103 billion recorded in 2023.
According to Jordan News Agency, Minister of Agriculture Khaled Hneifat noted that exports grew despite market closures. A report by the Department of Statistics attributes this growth to the government's efforts in facilitating export processes and ensuring market access.
Hneifat emphasized the role of the Jordanian-Palestinian Agricultural Products Marketing Company in expanding market reach for local produce, alongside the increase in horticultural and livestock exports.
The government supports agricultural exports by subsidizing transportation costs, covering 25% of maritime shipping expenses and 50% of air freight costs, to enhance the competitiveness of Jordanian products in global markets.