AMMAN — The Kingdom’s industrial exports grew by 8.9 per cent during the first nine months of 2025, reaching 92 per cent of total national exports, according to the Jordan Chamber of Industry (JCI).

 

Industrial exports rose to JD6.4 billion, up from JD5.9 billion in the same period last year, reflecting their growing contribution to the export base and to the trade balance of the Kingdom, JCI said in a report, cited by the Jordan news agency, Petra.

 

Arab markets maintained their position as the largest destination for Jordanian industrial goods, accounting for 42 per cent of the total, or JD2.9 billion, with Saudi Arabia topping the list with JD955 million.

 

Exports to Syria climbed by JD138 million to reach around JD174 million, while shipments to Iraq and Lebanon increased by a combined JD32 million to JD745 million.

 

The report also signaled growth in exports to India, which rose by JD184 million to JD859 million.

 

Export to Italy also increased by JD103 million to JD141 million, indicating“strong demand in both traditional and emerging markets.”

 

Industrial exports to the EU grew by 39 per cent, up by JD123 million to JD436 million, besides “notable” expansion into non-traditional markets including Ethiopia, Djibouti, Thailand, the Philippines and Pakistan, according to Petra.

 

Key industrial products that drove much of the growth included nitrogen fertilisers, cement and raw potash.

 

Exports of precious metals, jewellery, raw phosphate, chemicals, foodstuffs and pharmaceuticals also saw increases, “underscoring the sector’s expanding production base and global competitiveness.”

 

The chamber said that industrial exhibitions held in Jordan, intensified trade promotion programmeshaveboosted the international profile of Jordanian industries, while improved product reputation and adherence to global standards have further enhanced access to promising markets.