Jordan’s Free Trade Agreements Drive 73% of Exports in 2025
Official data released by the Amman Chamber of Commerce reveals that countries linked to Jordan through free trade agreements (FTAs) accounted for 73.2 percent of the nation’s total exports in 2025. Exports to these FTA partner markets reached 7.04 billion Jordanian dinars ($9.9 billion), marking an increase from 6.55 billion dinars in 2024. The Greater Arab Free Trade Area emerged as the top destination, capturing 41.1 percent of exports, followed by the United States at 22.6 percent. Additionally, imports from FTA countries rose to 11.16 billion dinars, representing 54.4 percent of total imports. These figures underscore Jordan’s strategic reliance on trade agreements to foster economic growth and integrate into global markets. This economic resilience contributed to S&P Global’s affirmation of Jordan’s “BB-” sovereign rating with a stable outlook, citing macroeconomic stability and structural reforms. Khalil Tawfiq, head of the Amman Chamber of Commerce, emphasized that FTAs are crucial for attracting investment and facilitating unrestricted market access, positioning Jordan uniquely among Arab nations for its extensive network of trade deals.
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Jordan’s Free Trade Agreements Drive 73% of Exports in 2025
Official data released by the Amman Chamber of Commerce reveals that countries linked to Jordan through free trade agreements (FTAs) accounted for 73.2 percent of the nation’s total exports in 2025. Exports to these FTA partner markets reached 7.04 billion Jordanian dinars ($9.9 billion), marking an increase from 6.55 billion dinars in 2024. The Greater Arab Free Trade Area emerged as the top destination, capturing 41.1 percent of exports, followed by the United States at 22.6 percent. Additionally, imports from FTA countries rose to 11.16 billion dinars, representing 54.4 percent of total imports. These figures underscore Jordan’s strategic reliance on trade agreements to foster economic growth and integrate into global markets. This economic resilience contributed to S&P Global’s affirmation of Jordan’s “BB-” sovereign rating with a stable outlook, citing macroeconomic stability and structural reforms. Khalil Tawfiq, head of the Amman Chamber of Commerce, emphasized that FTAs are crucial for attracting investment and facilitating unrestricted market access, positioning Jordan uniquely among Arab nations for its extensive network of trade deals.
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