Iraq Dominates Imports of Jordanian Goods
The Amman Chamber of Commerce has announced that Iraq has secured the top position among countries importing Jordanian commercial goods for the month of December 2025. This declaration underscores Iraq’s significant role as a key trading partner for Jordan.
According to the Chamber’s report, the total value of goods imported by Iraq from Jordan during the preceding two months amounted to 96 million Jordanian dinars (approximately 136 million dollars). Following Iraq, Switzerland ranked second with imports valued at 26 million dinars (37 million dollars), while Egypt and the UAE followed with imports of 15 million dinars (21 million dollars) and 14 million dinars (around 20 million dollars), respectively.
The statement emphasized the role of the Amman Chamber of Commerce in issuing certificates of origin for agricultural, animal products, and Jordanian natural resources, as well as for goods that are being re-exported. Notably, the number of certificates directed towards Iraq reached 477 during this reporting period.
In terms of the Chamber’s exports over the past two months, the breakdown revealed a robust distribution of products: re-exports accounted for 104 million dinars (approximately 147 million dollars), industrial goods amounted to 52 million dinars (73 million dollars), and agricultural products made up 19 million dinars (27 million dollars). Additionally, goods of Arab origin totaled 16 million dinars (22.5 million dollars), with the remainder encompassing various other products.
Muhammad Al-Safadi, representing the mobilization, packaging, paper, cardboard, and office supplies sector, indicated that Iraq and Saudi Arabia collectively accounted for 66% of the Chamber’s exports, highlighting the importance of these markets for Jordanian producers.
Earlier this year, the Amman Chamber of Commerce revealed that Iraq had emerged as the leading nation importing commercial goods from Jordan throughout 2024. This trend reflects Iraq’s reliance on neighboring countries for a substantial share of its imports, particularly from Turkey and Iran, as Jordan had previously served as a significant market during the economic sanctions imposed in the 1990s.
The data presented here illustrates the dynamic nature of trade relationships in the region and underscores the potential for continued economic collaboration between Jordan and Iraq as they navigate their respective markets.
