The Kingdom's industrial exports grew by 2.6 per cent during the first quarter of 2026, compared with the same period in 2025, according to the Jordan Chamber of Industry (JCI).The growth was driven by increased shipments to Asian and European markets, JCI said.According to the chamber, national industrial exports reached JD2.027 billion during the first quarter of 2026, up from JD1.976 billion recorded in the corresponding period last year.Switzerland led the fastest-growing markets for Jordanian industrial exports during the quarter, with a 306 per cent increase to JD118 million, followed by China with a 75 per cent surge to JD101 million.Exports to The Netherlands rose 129 per cent to JD48 million, while exports to Syria increased 44 per cent to JD77 million. Shipments to Belgium grew 79 per cent to JD37 million, and exports to Thailand advanced 127 per cent to JD34 million.In terms of relative importance, the United States remained the primary destination for industrial exports, valued at JD457 million (21 per cent of the total), followed by Saudi Arabia at JD224 million (11 per cent), Iraq at JD193 million (9 per cent) and India at JD170 million (8 per cent).JCI President Fathi Jaghbeer told the Jordan News Agency, Petra, that European and Asian markets were the main drivers of growth, with exports to non-EU European countries increasing by 114 per cent, or approximately JD95 million.Exports to EU nations grew by 71 per cent (JD72 million), while exports to East Asian countries climbed 56 per cent (JD44 million), and shipments to other Asian countries advanced 33 per cent (JD30 million). (ICE AMMAN)

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