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Ammon
29-06-2025
- Business
- Ammon
National exports rise by 10.6% in first third of 2025
Ammon News - The national exports recorded a 10.6 percent increase in the first four months of this year, reaching JD2.752 billion compared to JD2.488 billion during the same period in 2024, according to the Department of Statistics' monthly foreign trade report. The report indicated that re-exports climbed by 10 percent to JD268 million, up from JD260 million a year earlier. Consequently, total exports combining domestic exports and re-exports rose to JD3.038 billion, marking a 10.6 percent annual growth. Meanwhile, the value of imports reached JD6.554 billion, up by 12.7 percent from JD5.818 billion for the same period last year. This expansion widened the trade deficit to JD3.516 billion, reflecting a 14.5 percent increase compared to JD3.07 billion in the first third of 2024. The export coverage ratio which measures the proportion of imports covered by total exports declined slightly to 46 percent, down one percentage point from last year's 47 percent. On a monthly basis, April's foreign trade performance showed total exports at JD732 million, including JD659 million in national exports and JD73 million in re-exports. Imports for the same month amounted to JD1.875 billion, resulting in a trade deficit of JD1.143 billion. Compared with April 2024, total exports for the month rose by 7.5 percent, driven by a 7.2 percent increase in domestic exports and a 10.6 percent rise in re-exports. Imports, however, surged by 31.3 percent, pushing the monthly trade deficit up by 53 percent. The April coverage ratio dropped to 39 percent, down from 48 percent in the same month last year. Petra
Ammon
04-06-2025
- Business
- Ammon
3.956 million heads of sheep, goats in Jordan by 2024
Ammon News - The total number of sheep and goats in Jordan reached approximately 3.956 million heads in 2024, marking a 1 percent increase compared to 2023, according to the Department of Statistics' Livestock Numbers Report for the Informal Sector released Wednesday. The report indicated that the sheep population grew by 1 percent, rising to 3.076 million heads in 2024, up from 3.049 million in 2023. Meanwhile, the number of goats increased by 4 percent, reaching 880,000 heads compared to 850,000 the previous year. The data also showed a 2 percent rise in livestock births, with a total of 2.376 million newborns in 2024, compared to 2.332 million in 2023. Sales for slaughter from newborn livestock saw a 1 percent increase, with 31.5 percent of the total being sold for this purpose. The number of animals slaughtered rose significantly to 1.227 million in 2024, up from 932,000 in 2023.
Ammon
26-05-2025
- Business
- Ammon
National industrial exports rise by 11.7% in Q1
Ammon News - The national exports rose by 11.7% in the first quarter of 2025, reaching JD 2.093 billion, compared to JD 1.873 billion during the same period last year. The growth was driven by strong performance in key industrial sectors, including fertilizers, apparel, jewelry, and potash, according to the Department of Statistics' foreign trade report. Six major industrial commodities accounted for 57.5% of total national exports during the quarter. Chemical fertilizers led the list with export revenues rising to JD 243 million, up 20.9% from JD 201 million in the first quarter of 2024. Apparel and related products remained the Kingdom's top industrial export by value, generating JD 384 million, an increase of 6.1% from JD 362 million a year earlier. Jewelry exports also showed strong momentum, climbing 13.3% to JD 221 million, compared to JD 195 million in the same period last year. Raw potash exports posted a modest increase of 2.6%, totaling JD 120 million, up from JD 117 million in the corresponding period of 2024. However, the report showed declines in other key sectors. Phosphate exports dropped by 8.2% to JD 112 million, down from JD 122 million in the first quarter of the previous year. Pharmaceutical exports saw a sharper decline of 11.5%, falling to JD 123 million from JD 139 million. Despite these setbacks, the overall growth in national exports underscores the resilience of Jordan's industrial base. The term "national exports" refers to goods and services produced domestically and shipped abroad, including products and services from Jordanian companies and institutions. Petra
Roya News
27-04-2025
- Business
- Roya News
Jordan's population nears 12 million mark
Jordan's population reached approximately 11,804,870 as of Sunday, April 27, 2025, according to the Department of Statistics' live population clock. This marks an increase from an estimated 11.55 million in mid-2024 and 11.44 million in 2023, reflecting a steady upward trend in the country's population. The annual population growth rate has shown a declining pattern in recent years. In 2023, the growth rate was 0.45 percent, down from 1.23 percent in 2022 and 1.99 percent in 2021. This deceleration is attributed to factors such as declining fertility rates and changes in migration patterns. The current population density is approximately 130 people per square kilometer, with about 85 percent of the population residing in urban areas. The median age is 24.7 years, indicating a relatively young population. Latest data from the department also showed that the inflation rate for March 2025 stood at 1.64 percent, while GDP growth for the fourth quarter of 2024 was recorded at 2.7 percent, indicating continued improvement in economic performance. Unemployment among Jordanians during 2024 stood at around 21.4 percent, while the wholesale trade index grew by 1.25 percent in the fourth quarter of 2024. Meanwhile, the cumulative trade balance recorded a deficit of JD 920 million by the end of January 2025.
Ammon
02-03-2025
- Business
- Ammon
Olive oil output soars 43% during 2025 harvest season
Ammon News - Jordan's olive presses extracted 35,828 tons of olive oil during the 2024/2025 harvest season, marking a robust 43.2 percent year-on-year increase, according to official figures released Sunday. The Department of Statistics' annual olive press survey revealed significant gains across key production metrics, with extraction efficiency climbing to 19.4 percent, up from 18 percent in the previous season, indicating superior fruit quality or improved processing techniques. Mills throughout the kingdom processed a total of 184,903 tons of olives, a substantial 33.1 percent increase over last season's 138,898 tons. Based on fourth-quarter market prices, this year's olive oil production is valued at approximately JD223.9 million, representing a significant contribution to the agricultural sector. Irbid Governorate maintained its dominance in the olive sector, accounting for nearly half the national production. The northern region delivered 89,200 tons of olives to local mills, yielding 17,600 tons of premium oil. In contrast, Aqaba registered minimal production with just 1,300 tons processed, yielding 0.3 tons of oil. The comprehensive survey, conducted jointly with the Ministry of Agriculture, covered all 148 olive presses nationwide, with 146 facilities operational during the season. Industry analysts attribute the production surge to favorable weather conditions, expanded cultivation areas, and enhanced agricultural practices across the kingdom's olive-growing regions. Jordan's olive oil sector continues to play a vital role in rural economies and agricultural exports, with growing international recognition for the quality of Jordanian extra virgin olive oil. Petra
