Irbid, June 1 (Petra) -- Industrial exports from the Irbid Governorate grew by 4.8% during the first five months of 2026, reaching $462 million compared to $441 million during the same period in 2025, according to official figures released on Monday.

The Irbid Chamber of Industry issued 6,043 certificates of origin from January through May, marking a 7.7% increase from the 5,612 certificates registered during the corresponding period last year, the chamber's statistical report showed.

The leather and garment sector maintained its dominant position, leading local exports at over $403.4 million. The food, agricultural, and livestock sector followed in second place at $29.3 million, while therapeutic industries and medical supplies ranked third at over $13 million. Chemical and cosmetic industries placed fourth at over $9 million, followed by plastic and rubber products in fifth, and engineering, electrical, and IT industries in sixth at over $1.8 million.

Geographically, the United States remained the primary destination for Irbid's industrial goods, importing over $307 million worth of products. The Netherlands ranked second at $20.9 million, followed by Germany at $17.1 million and Saudi Arabia at $12.4 million.

The Al-Hassan Industrial Estate accounted for the largest share of the exported goods, followed by Cyber City and shipments processed directly through the chamber’s main headquarters.

Hani Abu Hassan, president of the Irbid Chamber of Industry, told the Jordan News Agency, Petra, that the industrial sector in northern Jordan has sustained its upward trajectory despite ongoing regional challenges and shifts in global trade patterns. He noted that the export growth serves as a clear indicator of the sector's operational resilience and its capacity to maintain manufacturing momentum.

Abu Hassan emphasized that Jordan has established a competitive industrial investment climate by streamlining administrative procedures to support national products. The chamber is actively collaborating with government entities and institutional partners to access new international markets, diversify export bases, and align operations with the targets of the country's Economic Modernization Vision, he added.

//Petra// AF