Growth in Garments, Fertilizers, Potash, Pharmaceuticals Boosts Exports - Jordan News
Conversely, exports of jewelry declined by 16.8 percent, falling to JD 277 million from JD 333 million. Phosphate exports also dropped by 4.5 percent to JD 212 million, compared to JD 222 million during the same period last year.
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