Jordan’s exports to the European Union (EU) climbed 39.3% in the first nine months of 2025, driven by stronger demand for clothing, fertilisers and chemical products, the Gulf nation’s official data showed.
While export values reached 436 million Jordanian dinars (USD 614.9 million), compared to 313 million dinars during the same period of 2024, Italy emerged as the leading EU destination for Jordanian goods, the country’s news agency, Petra, reported, citing data from the Department of Statistics.
Jordan’s strong European Union shipments mirror broader trade momentum with the supranational political and economic union, with total exports up 8.9% in the first nine months of 2025, driven by a 9.1% rise in national exports and a 6.5% increase in re-exports. Imports, on the other hand, grew 7%, widening the total trade deficit by 5%.
Mohammad Samadi, a member of the European Chamber of Commerce in Jordan, told Petra that the marked growth in exports reflects the improved competitiveness of Jordanian products and their ability to penetrate new European markets. The European market remains a key avenue for Jordanian trade, with strong demand for products such as clothing, fertilisers, and chemical goods.
As per Samadi, trade agreements with the EU have already yielded positive results for Jordan’s commercial and industrial sectors, with sectors like pharmaceuticals and selected agricultural goods also emerging as trade drivers for the Gulf country.
“Imports from the bloc increased by 9.7%, totalling 2.35 billion dinars, up from 2.14 billion dinars in 2024. Germany remained Jordan’s top EU import partner, accounting for 502 million dinars, a 2% rise from the previous year,” the official noted.
Imports from the European Union comprised vehicles, industrial machinery and equipment, as well as pharmaceuticals, chemicals, electrical and electronic equipment, and food products. Samadi further highlighted the significant increase in exports to Italy as a key indicator of Jordanian products’ expanding presence in European markets, particularly in fertilisers, chemicals, and apparel.
He concluded by noting the European Chamber of Commerce’s role in facilitating bilateral cooperation, organising meetings between Jordanian and European businesses, providing technical and commercial guidance, and assisting companies in meeting European standards to access the continent’s markets.