Khaberni - The Jordan Chamber of Industry issued an industrial forecast report for the current year, expecting industrial exports to achieve a growth of 7.5% during the year, alongside an increase in the added value of the industrial sector by 7%, with an expected employment growth of 4%, in an indicator that reflects improved production efficiency and enhanced competitiveness of the national industry in local and foreign markets.
The Chamber reaffirmed in its report that the industrial sector is expected to continue its positive performance during 2026, driven by its ability to enhance productivity levels, boost industrial exports, and create new job opportunities, thus strengthening its role as a major driver of national economic growth.
The report pointed out that the forecasts were prepared according to 3 potential scenarios (conservative, moderate, optimistic), reflecting the variation in economic performance trajectories depending on local, regional, and international circumstances, economic stability levels, and global market trends.
According to the moderate scenario, the Chamber predicted that Jordanian industrial exports would grow by 7.5% during the year 2026, an increase estimated at about 600 million compared to the previous year. These expectations are due to increased demand for Jordanian industrial products in both traditional and non-traditional markets, coupled with a noticeable improvement in the quality of national products and an increase in global confidence in them, contributing to enhancing their added value and competitive ability.
The report mentioned that the royal visits conducted in 2025 to various Asian, European countries and others, are expected to have a tangible impact in opening new horizons for the Jordanian product, through enhancing economic relations and expanding access to new markets, thereby supporting the growth of industrial exports during 2026.
On the front of added value, the Chamber in the moderate scenario expected the sector to register a growth of 7%, equivalent to an increase estimated at approximately 725 million dinars compared to the year 2025, due to expansions in exports and investments, increased local content, alongside the growing adoption of modern technologies contributing to enhancing the efficiency of production operations and improving productivity.
Regarding employment, the Chamber expected the industrial sector to experience a growth rate of 4%, translating into roughly 10.9 thousand new job opportunities to keep pace with the expansion of the production capacities of industrial establishments.
The Jordan Chamber of Industry confirmed that these positive indicators reflect the resilience and stability of the industrial sector, and its ability to continue playing a pivotal role in the national economy, enhancing its contribution to the Gross Domestic Product, and creating sustainable job opportunities, despite regional challenges and global market pressures.
