RIYADH: Jordan’s exports to EU countries reached 218 million Jordanian dinars ($307.48 million) during the first four months of 2026, up 49.3 percent from the same period a year earlier.

Mohammed Samadi, chairman of the European Chamber of Commerce in Jordan, described the growth as a strong validation of the competitiveness of Jordanian products in global markets.

The EU is one of Jordan’s key trading partners, with the country working to diversify its exports and strengthen its presence in European markets as part of broader efforts to boost trade, attract investment, and support long-term economic growth.

In remarks to the state news agency Petra, Samadi said the substantial rise underscores the success of recent initiatives to broaden the scope of Jordanian exports and seize opportunities arising from the diversification of European markets.

Earlier this month, Petra reported that Jordan’s national exports during the first quarter of 2026 totaled 2.12 billion dinars, a 1.6 percent increase from the same period of 2025.