AMMAN — National agricultural exports rose by 14 per cent in the first half of 2026, reaching 281,000 tonnes compared with 245,000 tonnes during the same period in 2025, Agriculture Minister Saeb Abdel Haleem Khreisat said on Sunday.

 

Vegetable exports increased by 13.1 per cent to 197,000 tonnes, up from 174,000 tonnes, while fruit exports recorded an 18 per cent rise, reaching 83,000 tonnes compared with 71,000 tonnes in the first half of 2025. Livestock exports also showed positive performance, according to the minister.

 

Khreisat said the overall growth reflects the high quality and competitiveness of Jordanian agricultural products in regional and international markets, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported.

 

He said the results underscore the success of ongoing government efforts to support the agricultural sector and expand its export capacity, in line with the Economic Modernisation Vision and its executive programme.

 

The minister attributed the gains to joint efforts between the Ministry of Agriculture, the private sector and local farmers to develop the production ecosystem, improve product quality and meet international market standards.

 

He added that the agricultural sector continues to play a key role in supporting the national economy, improving the trade balance and generating employment, stressing the ministry’s commitment to programmes aimed at increasing production, enhancing value-added output and strengthening global competitiveness.