Jordan and Saudi Arabia have reported noteworthy increases in their export activities, with both countries experiencing significant growth trends within their respective economies. According to the General Statistics Department of Jordan, the total exports increased by 5.8% during 2024 compared to 2023. Specifically, the national exports observed a rise of 4.1%, indicating positive momentum within the Jordanian market.
Recent data reveals the Amman Chamber of Industry's exports valued at 222 million dinars, which represented a stunning increase of 21.2% when compared to the previous two months of 2025. The increase is reflective of the upward trend across various sectors, including textiles, pharmaceuticals, and agricultural products.
Drilling down to the numbers, the Amman Chamber of Industry indicated growth within the number of certifications for exports. The report noted a 32.2% rise, translating to 4,487 exported products during the first two months of the year, compared to 3,394 during the same time last year.
Among Jordan's top trading partners, Syria led significantly with 1,072 certificates issued, totalizing around 12 million dinars worth of exports. Coming behind was Iraq, contributing 477 certificates with exports valued at 96 million dinars. Other notable partners included Switzerland, Egypt, and the United Arab Emirates, with exports also reflecting the varied demand for Jordanian goods.
On the other side of the region, Saudi Arabia has similarly reported impressive results. The Saudi Central Bank announced recently the remarkable growth of re-exports, which surged by 47.3% to reach 23.99 billion riyals for the fourth quarter of 2024, significantly exceeding the previous year's performance. This 5-year trend shows re-export values doubled since 2020, increasing by 108.6% from 11.5 billion riyals to 23.9 billion riyals.
Notably, the Saudi market showcased its prowess as the re-export operations witnessed fluctuations through the years, with earlier declines due to the global pandemic, but recovering sharply with increases of 45.3% and 47.3% for 2023 and 2024 respectively. Such resilience speaks volumes of the Kingdom’s recovery and adaptiveness.
A variety of products have driven the re-exports, particularly electronics, precious metals, and petrochemical goods. These sectors have thrived under the backdrop of the government’s ambition to establish Saudi Arabia as a logistical hub supported by growing economic initiatives.
Beyond the numerical financial achievements, strategic efforts for both countries include developing special economic zones, enhancing trade agreements, and leveraging geographical advantages to boost economic positioning globally.
Experts comment on the mixed performance of Jordan’s exports, noting, “Despite the increases, certain sectors faced declines, highlighting the mixed performance of exports during 2024,” as the General Statistics Department reported.
The continuous rise of re-exports reflects positively on Saudi Arabia's growing importance as a logistics hub, as pointed out by the Saudi Central Bank analysis: “The steady rise of re-exports shows Saudi Arabia's growing importance as a logistics hub.”
Both nations are expected to benefit from their enhanced positions and can anticipate even greater exports as they adapt to shifting market dynamics. The economic outlook for Jordan remains cautiously optimistic, with diversification efforts aiding sectors poised for growth.
To close, Jordan and Saudi Arabia represent shining examples of resilience and growth potential amid changing global marketplaces. Their advancements send strong signals of their contributions not only to their own economies but also to the broader region.