JD 2.849 Billion – Amman's Industrial Exports in First Five Months of 2025 - Jordan News
Amman Chamber of Industry exports continued their upward momentum in 2025, reflecting the resilience of Jordanian industry in overcoming challenges and expanding its presence in export markets. اضافة اعلان During the first five months of 2025, the Chamber's exports grew by 12.2% compared to the same period in 2024, reaching JD 2.849 billion, up from JD 2.540 billion. Sector Performance Most industrial sectors experienced export growth during this period, with the exception of: Wood, furniture: ↓ 14% Packaging, paper, office supplies: ↓ 9.2% On the other hand, exports of eight other sub-sectors increased, led by: Construction materials: ↑ 86.7% (highest) Engineering, electrical, IT: ↑ 0.5% (lowest) Top Export Destinations India, the United States, Saudi Arabia, and Iraq accounted for over JD 1.635 billion, more than half of the total exports. India: ↑ 14.7% to JD 395 million Saudi Arabia: ↑ 7.2% to JD 352 million Iraq: ↑ 4.8% to JD 381 million United States: ↓ 5.1% to JD 507 million (still the top importer) Notably, exports to: Syria: ↑ 302.1% to JD 114 million (from JD 28 million in 2024) Palestine: ↑ 21% to JD 69 million Geographic Distribution Arab countries: JD 1.396 billion Non-Arab Asian countries: JD 566 million North America: JD 528 million European Union: JD 148 million Africa: JD 82 million Non-EU Europe: JD 79 million South America: JD 20 million Other countries: JD 27 million Sector Breakdown (First Five Months of 2025) Mining industries: JD 610 million Chemicals & cosmetics: JD 532 million Engineering, electrical & IT: JD 444 million Food, agriculture & livestock: JD 417 million Medical & healthcare: JD 273 million Textiles & leather: JD 247 million Plastics & rubber: JD 130 million Packaging & office supplies: JD 102 million Construction materials: JD 87 million Wood & furniture: JD 8 million
Founded in 1962, the Amman Chamber of Industry currently includes 8,600 industrial establishments, employing around 159,000 workers, with total capital reaching JD 5 billion.
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