Amman: The Jordan Chamber of Industry (JCI) has confirmed that the Kingdom's industrial sector maintained a strong performance during the third quarter of 2025, solidifying its role as a key contributor to economic growth in the country.
According to Jordan News Agency, the industrial sector's contribution to overall economic growth increased to 45.4%, highlighting the sector's role in bolstering economic activity and sustaining positive momentum for the third consecutive quarter. The Kingdom's GDP grew at constant prices by 2.8% in the third quarter of this year, compared to 2.5% in the same period in 2024, marking a 12% increase from last year.
JCI Chairman, Fathi Jagbir, stated that the industrial sector achieved a growth rate of 5.3% compared to the third quarter of 2024, demonstrating its capacity to lead national growth despite regional challenges. In a statement, Jagbir expressed optimism for continued strong performance and potential record-breaking growth by year-end.
Jagbir noted the industrial sector's contribution to GDP reached 24.3%, emphasizing the need to remove procedural and regulatory barriers to support sustainable growth. He highlighted the manufacturing industries' pivotal role, with a growth rate of 5.1% and a contribution of 0.89 percentage points to overall growth.
Additionally, the mining and quarrying sector recorded the highest growth rate among economic sectors at 7.4%, contributing 0.23 percentage points, while the electricity sector achieved growth of 4.6%, contributing 0.12 percentage points. The water sector also grew by 3.8%, reflecting an expanding industrial activity base.
Jagbir mentioned that current policies focus on enhancing the industrial sector's production and technological capabilities, including supporting innovative projects and encouraging digital solutions to improve product quality and efficiency. This vision involves addressing challenges in cooperation with government agencies and developing specialized training programs for industrial personnel.
These results during the last three quarters of 2025 represent a pivotal moment for national industry, showcasing the capacity of key industrial sectors to efficiently resume activity. This strengthens confidence in the sector's role as a primary driver of national economic growth and opens opportunities for enhanced industrial integration and future economic sustainability.