Despite facing the ongoing geopolitical disruptions due to the Iran war, Jordan’s industrial exports grew by 8.2% during the first five months of 2026, reaching JD3.668 billion compared with JD3.392 billion during the same period in 2025, said the latest figures of the Jordan Chamber of Industry (JCI).
As per the JCI, the JD277 million increase reflects the industrial sector’s continued resilience and growing competitiveness despite regional and global economic challenges, supported by the Levant nation’s market diversification and higher-value industrial products.
Exports posted strong growth in several international markets, including Switzerland (306.1%), China (62.7%), the Netherlands (60.1%), and Belgium (42.3%).
Among Arab markets, exports increased to Syria (38.3%), the UAE (27.3%), Palestine (19.9%), and Qatar (11.2%), reported the Jordan News Agency, Petra.
Jordanian products also expanded into emerging markets such as Kenya, Indonesia, Pakistan, South Africa, and Argentina.
“The growth was driven by higher exports of key industrial products, including raw potash, fertilisers, iron and steel products, organic chemicals, copper, aluminium, cement and other manufactured goods,” said the JCI, while attributing the performance to Jordan’s network of free trade agreements, improved product quality and the ability of local manufacturers to meet international market requirements.
“The diversification of export markets and products has strengthened the sector’s resilience and called for continued efforts to enhance competitiveness, reduce production costs, expand trade promotion initiatives, and open new markets to sustain export growth and support economic development,” JCI added further.
Simultaneously, the Levant nation witnessed its highest annual growth in foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows since 2017, with investment increasing by 25% in 2025.
This news got confirmed by the Jordan’s Minister of Investment Tariq Abu Ghazaleh, who, while speaking to Al Arabiya news channel on the sidelines of the Jordanian-British Business Forum in London, said the Kingdom continues to attract new businesses, with the number of companies establishing or relocating operations to Jordan rising steadily.
While crediting the factors like growing investor confidence to Jordan’s security and stability, as well as economic opportunities emerging across the region, Abu Ghazaleh said that the government has updated its investment map to include 100 opportunities spanning infrastructure, logistics, transport and technology.
Abu Ghazaleh also highlighted the important role played by the National Railway Project in terms of connecting Jordan with regional transport networks. Tailwinds like the Kingdom’s skilled workforce and investment-friendly legislation in the technology sector are sweetening things further. The Levant nation is also strengthening partnerships between local and foreign private sector companies to help mitigate investment risks.
“The Kingdom aims to position itself as a regional hub for investments directed towards Syria, supported by a robust banking sector, the development of the Jaber border crossing [with Syria], and increasing trade flows. Government reforms, improvements to the business environment, updated legislation, and support for investors have contributed to raising economic growth from 2.7% to 3% under the Economic Modernization Vision,” Abu Ghazaleh said further.
On Jordan’s economic ties with the United Kingdom, the minister said that several British companies have expressed interest in investing in the Kingdom’s tourism and financial services sectors. The Levant nation’s delegation recently visited the London Stock Exchange to explore opportunities for Jordanian companies and enhance investor confidence.
Jordan’s Ministry of Investment plans to target European markets through a “Jordanian-European Investment Conference” in November 2026, where new investment opportunities will be unveiled, along with the likely signings of a number of agreements.