The external sector of the Jordanian economy witnessed a significant improvement in export performance in 2025, a clear indication of the beginning of a new phase of economic growth based on production and export. Total exports increased to about 10.6 billion dinars, recording a growth of nearly 10% compared with 2024, while national exports reached about 9.6 billion dinars. This improvement is not only a numerical growth but reflects a qualitative transformation in the structure of the national economy, where export expansion has become the result of a reform path aimed at increasing productivity and enhancing openness to global markets, rather than being a response to external demand fluctuations.
This performance gains special importance in a regional and international environment characterized by volatility and uncertainty, as achieving growth exceeding 10% in total exports indicates that the Jordanian economy has begun to establish genuine export momentum. In addition, the improved export to import coverage ratio reflects a gradual progress towards reducing imbalances in the trade balance, which is a positive development in terms of overall economic stability.
One of the most notable aspects of this improvement is that the industrial base leads export growth, representing about 92% of total exports, reflecting a shift of the Jordanian economy towards a more sustainable production model. More importantly, eight out of ten industrial sectors recorded growth, a strong indicator of a broadening production base and decreasing reliance on a limited number of sectors, enhancing the economy's resilience and ability to face shocks.
Looking at the medium-term performance, it is evident that industrial exports recorded a compounded annual growth rate of 11.6% during the period (2020–2025), a rate that clearly reflects the effectiveness of economic policies aimed at supporting export and improving the competitiveness of the Jordanian product in international markets.
The structure of exports also shows a good degree of diversification and non-concentration, with the export strength distributed over three main axes including the chemical and cosmetics industries, the apparel and textiles sector, and the engineering and electrical industries, each accounting for about 20% of industrial exports. This diversification contributes to reducing risks associated with reliance on one sector and enhances the stability of export returns.
Despite the continuing presence of a trade deficit, recent indicators show signs of a corrective path, especially with a registered decrease in the deficit during some months, coinciding with export growth at a higher rate than imports. This reflects the possibility of building on this positive performance to support further improvements in external balances in the upcoming phase.
Overall, the developments in 2025 reflect the beginning of a structural shift in the Jordanian economy towards a model more reliant on production and export, a path that, if supported by bolstering policies, can form a fundamental pillar for achieving sustainable and inclusive economic growth.
