AMMAN — Exports by the Amman Chamber of Industry (ACI) rose by 6 per cent during the first 10 months of 2026, reaching JD6.674 billion, compared with JD6.321 billion during the same period in 2025, an increase of JD352 million, according to ACI statistical data.

 

The figures also revealed an expansion into new geographical markets, including non-traditional destinations in several African, European and non-Arab Asian countries, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported.

 

Exports increased across most industrial sectors, with the exception of mining industries and the engineering, electrical and information technology sectors, which recorded declines of 5 per cent and 15 per cent, respectively.

 

The packaging, paper, cardboard and office supplies sector recorded the highest growth, with exports rising by 38 per cent, followed by chemical industries and cosmetics, which grew by 28 per cent. Exports from the leather and garment sector remained stable.

 

Four countries — Iraq, India, the United States and Saudi Arabia — accounted for more than half of total exports, amounting to JD3.457 billion.

 

Exports to Iraq rose by 25.1 per cent to JD990 million, up from JD791 million in 2025, making it the leading destination for ACI exports. Shipments to Saudi Arabia increased by 4 per cent to JD731 million, compared with JD702 million during the same period last year.

 

Meanwhile, exports to India declined by 2.2 per cent to JD953 million, down from JD974 million, while those to the United States fell by 25.4 per cent to JD783 million, compared with JD1.050 billion. Exports to Syria also dropped by 8.6 per cent to JD321 million, down from JD351 million.

 

In contrast, exports to China surged by 180.9 per cent to JD293 million, compared with JD104 million in 2025, while exports to Palestine increased by 18.3 per cent to JD162 million, up from JD137 million.

 

By geographical distribution, Arab countries accounted for JD3.384 billion of exports, followed by non-Arab Asian countries at JD1.605 billion and North American countries at JD837 million.

 

Exports to European Union countries totalled JD414 million, while non-EU European countries received JD232 million. African countries accounted for JD93 million, South American countries JD48 million, and other countries JD60 million.