Irbid Chamber of Industry exports rise 28.5% in June
01/07/2026 | 19:04:25
Irbid, July 1 (Petra) – The value of certificates of origin issued by the Irbid Chamber of Industry in June rose to $129.2 million, up 28.5% from $100.5 million in the same month in 2025.
According to Chamber data, 1,587 certificates of origin were issued during the month, compared with 1,146 certificates in June 2025.
The textiles and leather sector remained the leading export contributor, accounting for $114.6 million of total exports. It was followed by the food and agricultural products sector, which recorded exports worth $4.85 million.
The pharmaceuticals and medical supplies sector posted the strongest growth, rising 87.8 percent compared with the same period last year.
Other exports included chemical and cosmetics products ($4.04 million), engineering and electrical products, plastics and rubber, construction materials, packaging, paper and cardboard, office supplies and mining products.
The United States remained the largest export destination, receiving goods valued at $85.9 million, followed by the Netherlands at $6.4 million, Germany at $4.1 million, Canada at $4.1 million and Saudi Arabia at $4.1 million.
By location, Al-Hassan Industrial City accounted for the largest share of exports at $124.3 million, followed by Cyber City with $4.39 million and the Chamber's main office with $569,000.
Chamber President Hani Abu Hassan said the increase in exports reflects the industrial sector's continued positive momentum and its ability to maintain a strong presence in international markets despite shifts in global trade.
He said industries in northern Jordan have demonstrated resilience in the face of regional challenges, maintaining both production and export capacity.
He added that the results highlight manufacturers' ongoing efforts to enhance product competitiveness, modernise production processes, expand into new markets and adapt to changing regional and international conditions.
Abu Hassan discussed building on the strong performance of high-growth sectors and expanding exports to promising markets, particularly in the European market and the food industry to strengthen the competitiveness of Jordanian products.
He noted that Jordan has established an attractive industrial investment environment by streamlining procedures and supporting competitiveness.
The Chamber, he said, continues to work with government agencies and partner institutions to open new markets and diversify the Kingdom's exports.
//Petra// AK