AMMAN — The value of certificates of origin issued by the Amman Chamber of Commerce (ACC) for exports to Arab and foreign countries increased by 22.3 per cent during the first four months of 2026 compared with the same period last year.

 

According to statistical data obtained by the Jordan News Agency, Petra, on Monday, exports covered by certificates of origin issued by ACC reached nearly JD492 million during the January-April period of 2026, up from JD401 million in the corresponding period of 2025.

 

The number of certificates of origin issued during the first four months of 2026 stood at 10,005, compared with 10,174 certificates during the same period last year, marking a 1.7 per cent decline.

 

The ACC data showed that the certificates were issued for exports to several countries, most notably Syria with 1,903 certificates, followed by Saudi Arabia with 1,598, Iraq with 1,052, Egypt with 247 and Switzerland with eight certificates.

 

In terms of export value, Iraq ranked first at JD188 million, followed by Egypt at JD29 million, Switzerland at JD26 million, Syria at JD24 million and Saudi Arabia at JD23 million.

 

Exports during the period included foreign-origin goods valued at JD201 million, industrial products worth JD69 million, Arab-origin goods valued at some JD61 million and agricultural products worth nearly JD47 million, in addition to other commodities.

 

A certificate of origin is an international trade document used to certify that goods in a specific shipment were produced, manufactured or processed in a particular country.

 

Customs authorities use the document to determine tariff eligibility and verify the country of origin of goods.

 

ACC issues certificates of origin for Jordanian agricultural and livestock products, raw natural resources, re-exported foreign goods and foreign goods purchased from the local market under specific conditions.

 

The chamber also issues certificates of origin for Jordanian industrial products at the exporter’s request, based on an original factory invoice certified by an industrial chamber and an authenticated original certificate of origin proving the goods are of Jordanian origin.