AMMAN — The Jordan Chamber of Industry (JCI) has issued a new report outlining export expectations for industrial sub-sectors during 2026, as a follow-up to its previously released industrial outlook.

 

In a statement issued on Saturday, the chamber said that nine out of 10 industrial sub-sectors are expected to record export growth in 2026. Overall industrial exports are forecast to rise by 7.5 per cent, or around JD600 million, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported.

 

The projected increase reflects gains in production efficiency and a stronger competitive position for Jordanian industry in domestic, regional and international markets, the chamber said.

 

The report noted that the projections were prepared under three scenarios: cautious, moderate and optimistic to account for potential variations in economic performance depending on domestic, regional and global developments, economic stability and global market trends.

 

Under the moderate scenario, the mining industries sector is expected to record the highest export growth rate at 23.1 per cent, with an estimated increase of around JD246 million. The food industries sector is projected to follow, growing by 13.6 per cent, or approximately JD120 million.

 

Exports from the chemical and cosmetics industries are expected to grow by 5.2 per cent, adding roughly JD95 million, while the engineering industries sector is projected to expand by 5.3 per cent, or about JD78 million.

 

More modest gains are anticipated in the leather and garment industries, which are expected to grow by 1.9 per cent, equivalent to around JD33 million. Exports of the plastics and rubber industries are forecast to rise by 6.8 per cent, adding approximately JD12 million.

 

Packaging, paper and cardboard industries are expected to record a growth rate of 4.4 per cent, with an increase of around JD6 million, while construction-related industries are forecast to grow by 2.5 per cent, or roughly JD4 million.

 

Exports from the wood and furniture industries are expected to decline by 8.8 per cent, with an estimated drop of about JD3 million.

 

The chamber noted that under a more optimistic scenario, the sector could return to growth of up to 1 per cent if conditions improve, particularly through reconstruction opportunities in Syria and stronger demand in the Saudi market, provided that appropriate technical and promotional support is in place.

 

The JCI stressed that export performance could exceed current expectations if regional economic conditions remain favourable, access to non-traditional markets continues to expand, and industrial initiatives under the Economic Modernisation Vision are implemented more rapidly.