JEDDAH: Jordan’s exports to countries in the Greater Arab Free Trade Area climbed 16.9 percent to 1.85 billion dinars ($2.6 billion) in the first half of 2025, fueled by stronger demand from Saudi Arabia, Iraq and Syria.
Overall national exports grew 9 percent to 4.38 billion dinars, while re-exports edged up 1.2 percent to 431 million dinars, bringing total exports to 4.81 billion dinars, Jordan News Agency reported, citing the Department of Statistics.
This comes as a report released in July by the International Monetary Fund highlighted Jordan’s continued economic resilience amid regional conflicts and global uncertainty, attributing the performance to the authorities’ adherence to sound macroeconomic policies.
The IMF said Jordan’s ownership of the Extended Fund Facility remains strong, with program targets consistently met, saying the economy grew 2.5 percent in 2024 and is projected to gradually strengthen over the next two years on the back of sound policies and faster reforms.
The steady export growth stems from proactive government measures to boost export capacity, including targeted support for the industrial sector, enhanced trade partnerships, and a focus on product quality, according to Yanal Barmawi, spokesperson for the Ministry of Industry, Trade, and Supply.
