National Exports To GAFTA Countries Grew By 10.2% In 2025 - Dos

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In 2025, Jordan achieved a trade surplus with 11 GAFTA member states, reflecting increased exports and competitiveness. Total trade volume grew to JD9.396 billion, with exports to GAFTA rising by 10.2%. However, an overall trade deficit with these states persisted.

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2026-03-11 23:01:38

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(MENAFN - Jordan Times) AMMAN - Jordan recorded a trade surplus with 11 member states of the Greater Arab Free Trade Area (GAFTA) in 2025, as the Kingdom continues efforts to strengthen its presence in Arab markets.

The positive performance aligns with the goals of the Economic Modernization Vision (EMV) and reflects increasing national exports and improved competitiveness in regional markets, along with a growing base of trade partners.

According to foreign trade data released by the Department of Statistics (DoS), Jordan’s exports to GAFTA countries grew by 10.2% in 2025, reaching JD3.952 billion, up from JD3.585 billion in 2024.

Imports from GAFTA member states increased by 7.3% to JD5.444 billion last year, compared to JD5.073 billion in 2024, reported the Jordan News Agency, Petra.

GAFTA countries ranked first among Jordan’s trading partners in 2025, accounting for 41% of total national exports.

Despite the surplus with several countries, Jordan’s overall trade deficit with GAFTA states was JD1.492 billion in 2025, compared to JD1.488 billion in 2024.

Total trade volume between Jordan and GAFTA countries reached JD9.396 billion in 2025, up from JD8.658 billion the previous year.

Jordan recorded trade surpluses with Lebanon, Yemen, Libya, Qatar, Morocco, Kuwait, Syria, Palestine, Algeria, Iraq, and Bahrain, while trade deficits were registered with Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Oman, Tunisia, and Sudan.

Saudi Arabia accounted for the largest share of Jordan’s exports to GAFTA countries in 2025, valued at JD1.230 billion, marking a 9% increase.

Iraq followed at JD990 million, up 8.6%. Exports to Syria saw significant growth, surging by 358.2% to reach JD252 million.

Saudi Arabia also led in imports to Jordan, with imports totaling JD2.95 billion in 2025. As a result, Jordan’s trade deficit with Saudi Arabia reached approximately JD1.72 billion.

Jordan’s exports to GAFTA countries mainly include fertilizers, pharmaceuticals, agricultural products—including fresh and frozen fruits and vegetables—salts, skincare products, as well as food preparations, furniture, textiles and garments, and paints.

Imports from GAFTA states include crude oil and its derivatives, jewelry, food products, plastic sheets and panels, titanium oxide, polyethylene, polystyrene, iron and related products, among other goods.

Overall, national exports increased by 9.9% in 2025 to JD9.624 billion, while re-exports rose by 12.3% to JD959 million, bringing total exports to JD10.583 billion, up 10.1% compared to 2024.

The Greater Arab Free Trade Area is an economic bloc aimed at promoting economic integration and low-tariff trade among Arab states. The agreement came into force in January 2005 and includes 18 member countries, Petra reported.

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