Total Exports Increased by 11.2% During the First Eight Months of 2026
The Department of Statistics (DoS) issued its monthly report on external trade, which recorded an increase in the national exports during the first eight months of 2026 by 6.0% to reach JOD 6,464 million compared to the same period of 2025. In addition, the value of re-exports increased by 63.4% to reach JOD 1,000 million. Consequently, the total export value reached JOD 7,464 million, recording an increase of 11.2%. Besides, the imports increased by 1.0% to reach JOD 13,294 million during the first eight months of 2026. Accordingly, the trade balance deficit decreased from JOD 6,446 million to JOD 5,830 million, a decrease by (9.6%) (i.e. a decrease of JOD (616) million compared to the same period in 2025.
