Industry Minister Meets Importers to Safeguard Strategic Food Stocks
12/03/2026 | 10:11:18
Amman, Mar.12 (Petra) -- Minister of Industry, Trade and Supply, Yarub Qudah, met with leading food traders and importers to assess the Kingdom's supply chains and discuss measures to maintain stable reserves of essential commodities as the region faces ongoing challenges.
During the meeting, Qudah underscored the importance of preserving sufficient stocks of key food items to keep the domestic market stable and ensure uninterrupted access to basic goods for consumers.
The discussions, attended by the president of the Jordan Chamber of Commerce and Amman Chamber of Commerce, Khalil Al-Haj Tawfiq, included a briefing from traders and importers on obstacles affecting import operations. Participants also reviewed global price trends that could impact the cost of certain food products.
Traders stressed the importance of simplifying import procedures and expanding sourcing options by turning to alternative markets, saying such steps would help strengthen supply security and keep prices as competitive as possible.
//Petra// WH