Amman, May 31 (Petra) -- President of the Jordan Chamber of Industry Fathi Al-Jaghbir praised the inauguration of six new factories operated by China's Jinsheng International Group in the Qatraneh area of Karak Governorate, describing the move as further evidence of Jordan’s success in attracting foreign industrial investment and supporting its expansion across the kingdom.
Al-Jaghbir also welcomed Prime Minister Jaafar Hassan’s directive to proceed with converting the industrial complex into a development zone, calling it a strategic step that would strengthen the attractiveness of industrial investment and help attract additional high-value production projects in the coming years.
Hassan on Sunday inaugurated six factories belonging to Jinsheng International in Qatraneh, which are expected to create 700 jobs for residents of Karak and neighboring areas and serve as the nucleus of an integrated industrial complex.
The prime minister also directed authorities to begin procedures for designating the industrial complex in Qatraneh as a development zone to facilitate further investment expansion.
The newly opened factories form the foundation of a broader industrial hub, following the company’s establishment of two factories in 2022 that currently employ nearly 830 workers.
Speaking to Petra, Al-Jaghbir said the project embodies the objectives of Jordan’s Economic Modernization Vision, which identifies industry as a key driver of economic growth, employment and exports. He added that the project reflects the government’s continued efforts to create a favorable investment environment, particularly in governorates and less-developed regions, contributing to more balanced and inclusive economic development.
He noted that developments in Qatraneh are consistent with the royal vision, which emphasizes greater self-reliance, expansion of the national productive base, and positioning Jordan as a regional hub for industry, investment and value chains. Attracting new and advanced industries, he said, is a central component of achieving those goals.
Al-Jaghbir highlighted that Karak and Qatraneh are already home to several major industrial and strategic projects, including the Qatraneh Cement Factory and the Qatraneh Power Plant, alongside rapidly expanding industrial investments that are helping create a comprehensive manufacturing ecosystem capable of attracting further domestic and foreign investment.
He stressed that the project’s significance extends beyond its investment value and job creation potential, pointing to the industries being localized in Jordan, including porcelain, electrical appliances, stainless steel products, lighting equipment and sanitary ware. These sectors, he said, will diversify Jordan’s industrial base and introduce new export products, increasing economic complexity and value added.
Al-Jaghbir emphasized that industry remains the sector best positioned to convert investment into sustainable economic impact through production, employment, exports and technology transfer. He noted that the project currently provides around 700 direct jobs, with plans for further expansion expected to generate additional employment opportunities for residents of Karak and surrounding areas.
He added that both the factory openings and the planned development zone send a positive signal to domestic and international investors and demonstrate Jordan’s ability to attract high-value industrial investments that support exports and sustainable economic development.
For his part, President of the Jordan Exporters Association (JEA) Senator Ahmad Al-Khudari said the opening of Jinsheng International’s new factories represents an important step toward strengthening the export capabilities of Jordanian industry and highlights the kingdom’s success in attracting manufacturing investments capable of serving both domestic and international markets.
Al-Khudari said the investments would broaden Jordan’s export base by adding new value-added industrial products, particularly in porcelain, sanitary ware, electrical products and construction materials, thereby enhancing the diversity and competitiveness of Jordanian exports in global markets.
He added that Jordan offers industrial investors an ideal platform for accessing regional and international markets through its extensive network of free trade agreements, making the kingdom an attractive manufacturing and re-export hub serving hundreds of millions of consumers.
According to Al-Khudari, growing Chinese industrial investment in Jordan will have positive effects on exports, employment, technology transfer and industrial expertise. He said stronger economic cooperation between Jordan and China would create significant opportunities to expand trade and investment ties in the coming years.
Jinsheng International, a Chinese investment group specializing in porcelain, electrical appliances, stainless steel products, lighting, sanitary ware and carton manufacturing, is currently completing three additional factories in Qatraneh for glass, porcelain and plastic products.
The company’s total investment in Jordan has reached approximately $830 million since 2022, with plans for further expansion. It also operates raw carton and steel factories in the King Hussein Development Area and is constructing another steel plant in Zarqa that is expected to begin operations before the end of the year.
The Chinese company has benefited from Jordan’s trade agreements with numerous countries and currently exports 60% of its products to Arab countries, Italy, Brazil and the United States. Its exports reached $60 million in 2025.
//Petra// AF
