Amman Chamber of Commerce's exports rise 9.2% in January
The value of export certificates issued by the Amman Chamber of Commerce increased by 9.2% in January compared to the same period last year, reaching JD 117 million, up from JD 107 million in January 2023, according to statistical data obtained by Petra.

The number of issued certificates of origin also saw a 25.4% increase, totaling 2,219 certificates compared to 1,770 certificates in the corresponding period last year. These certificates were issued for exports to several Arab and foreign markets, with Saudi Arabia receiving 269 certificates, followed by Iraq with 245, the UAE with 184, Egypt with 71, and Switzerland with 2.
In terms of value, Iraq was the top export destination, receiving goods worth JD 49 million, followed by Switzerland with JD 17 million, Egypt with JD 8 million, and both Saudi Arabia and the UAE with JD 7 million each.
Re-exports of foreign products accounted for JD 59 million, while industrial exports stood at JD 22 million, agricultural goods at JD 10 million, and Arab-origin products at JD 7 million, with the remainder distributed among various other categories.
Certificates of origin are essential documents in international trade, certifying that exported goods were produced, manufactured, or processed in a specific country. Customs authorities use these certificates to determine tariff eligibility and verify product origins.
The Amman Chamber of Commerce issues certificates for Jordanian agricultural, livestock, and natural resource products, as well as foreign goods for re-export and locally purchased foreign products under specific conditions. It also certifies Jordanian industrial products upon exporters’ request, based on an original factory invoice verified by an industrial chamber and an official certificate of origin confirming Jordanian manufacturing.
As was earlier reported, Jordan climbed 17 spots in the World Bank’s Women, Business, and the Law 2024 report, ranking 161st out of 190 countries with a score of 59.4 out of 100,