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ACI reports exports worth JD926M in the past 2 months
Jordan News
last updated:
Mar 10,2024
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AMMAN– On Saturday, the Amman Chamber of Industry (ACI)
disclosed its export figures for the past two months, revealing a total value
of JD926 million. This marks a significant decrease compared to the same period
in 2023, when exports reached JD1.272 billion.اضافة اعلان
According to statistical analysis, exports from five sectors
witnessed growth, while others experienced declines ranging from 5 percent for
food, agricultural, and animal wealth sectors to 58 percent for mining,
Al-Mamlaka TV reported.
During the period under review, India, the US, Saudi Arabia, and
Iraq emerged as the primary destinations for ACI exports, accounting for a
collective sum of JD573 million. Notably, exports to the US saw an 8 percent
increase, reaching approximately JD211 million, compared to JD195 million in
the same period last year.
Saudi Arabia and Iraq also showed positive trends, with exports
increasing by 15 percent and 10 percent, respectively. However, exports to
India recorded a significant decline of 69 percent, dropping to JD73 million
from JD238 million in the corresponding period last year.
The breakdown of exports from the ACI during the past two months
of 2024 is as follows:
Mining
industries: JD196 million
Engineering,
electrical, and information technology: JD157 million
Chemicals
and cosmetics: JD152 million
Food,
agricultural, and animal wealth sectors: JD132 million
Medical
supplies and equipment: JD101 million
Leather
and textile industries: JD75 million
Packaging,
Paper, and Office Supplies: JD46 million