From sugar production soaring to metals and minerals shaping our nation, Jordan's diverse and growing industry sectors represent a dynamic powerhouse that supports hundreds of thousands of jobs and billions in economic value.
Key Takeaways
- Jordan's manufacturing sector contributed 17.3% to GDP in 2022, valued at approximately JOD 5.8 billion.
- In 2023, Jordan produced 1.45 million tons of refined sugar through manufacturing processes.
- Manufacturing employment in Jordan reached 285,000 workers in 2022, representing 22% of total employment.
- In 2022, Jordan's phosphate mining production totaled 11.2 million tons.
- Potash extraction in Jordan yielded 1.8 million tons in 2023.
- Jordan's mining sector contributed 6.5% to GDP in 2022.
- Jordan's energy sector generated 20.5 TWh of electricity in 2022.
- Renewable energy capacity in Jordan reached 2,650 MW in 2023.
- Natural gas consumption for power was 1.2 billion cubic meters in 2022.
- Jordan's construction sector grew 7.8% in 2023, valued at JOD 3.2 billion.
- Building permits issued totaled 45,000 in 2022.
- Construction employment reached 250,000 workers in 2023.
- Jordan's pharmaceutical industry produced $1.2 billion in exports in 2023.
- Fertilizer production reached 6.5 million tons in 2022.
- Jordan has 25 pharmaceutical factories producing 2 billion tablets annually.
Jordan's industrial economy shows robust growth across manufacturing, mining, energy, construction, and chemical sectors.
Construction
1Jordan's construction sector grew 7.8% in 2023, valued at JOD 3.2 billion.
Verified2Building permits issued totaled 45,000 in 2022.
Verified3Construction employment reached 250,000 workers in 2023.
Verified4Cement consumption in construction was 12 million tons in 2022.
Directional5Residential construction projects numbered 15,000 units in 2023.
Single source6Infrastructure construction investment hit JOD 2.5 billion in 2022.
Verified7Steel rebar usage in construction totaled 1.8 million tons in 2023.
Verified8Commercial building completions reached 500 projects in 2022.
Verified9Road construction covered 1,200 km in 2023.
Directional10Construction materials imports valued JOD 1.8 billion in 2022.
Single source11Public sector construction contracts awarded JOD 1.5 billion in 2023.
Verified12Housing construction growth rate was 9.2% in 2022.
Verified13Industrial zone construction added 2 million sqm in 2023.
Verified14Water infrastructure construction projects cost JOD 800 million in 2022.
Directional15Hotel construction boomed with 20 new projects in 2023.
Single source16Asphalt production for roads was 1.5 million tons in 2022.
Verified17Construction waste recycled reached 30% in 2023.
Verified18Bridge construction added 50 structures in 2022.
Verified19Green building certifications issued 150 in 2023.
Directional20Tunnel construction for metro pilot 5 km in 2022.
Single source21Construction productivity per worker JOD 45,000 annually in 2023.
Verified22Earthquake-resistant building standards applied to 80% projects in 2022.
Verified23Solar-integrated construction in 500 buildings in 2023.
Verified24Construction sector FDI inflows JOD 500 million in 2022.
Directional25Prefabricated construction units produced 10,000 in 2023.
Single sourceConstruction Interpretation
Jordan’s construction sector is laying a remarkably sturdy foundation for its future, as evidenced by its 7.8% growth and 250,000 workers, all while building smarter with more green certifications, recycled waste, and earthquake-resistant standards than ever before.
Energy and Power
1Jordan's energy sector generated 20.5 TWh of electricity in 2022.
Verified2Renewable energy capacity in Jordan reached 2,650 MW in 2023.
Verified3Natural gas consumption for power was 1.2 billion cubic meters in 2022.
Verified4Jordan's installed solar PV capacity hit 2,100 MW by end-2023.
Directional5Energy sector contributed 2.8% to GDP in 2022.
Single source6Wind power generation totaled 1.2 TWh in 2023.
Verified7Jordan imported 95% of its energy needs worth JOD 4.5 billion in 2022.
Verified8Electricity consumption per capita was 4,200 kWh in 2023.
Verified9Oil refinery capacity in Jordan is 110,000 barrels per day in 2022.
Directional10Hydropower contributed 0.1 TWh to Jordan's energy mix in 2023.
Single source11Energy employment reached 18,000 jobs in 2022.
Verified12Jordan's energy efficiency improved by 15% from 2015-2023.
Verified13Diesel fuel production was 2.5 million tons in 2022.
Verified14Peak electricity demand hit 3,500 MW in summer 2023.
Directional15Green hydrogen projects target 1 GW by 2030, with pilots in 2023.
Single source16Transmission losses reduced to 8.2% in 2022.
Verified17LPG production totaled 400,000 tons in 2023.
Verified18Energy subsidies cost JOD 1.1 billion in 2022.
Verified19Jordan's power grid interconnections exported 500 GWh in 2023.
Directional20Battery storage capacity added 100 MW in 2023.
Single source21Coal usage for power dropped to 3% of mix in 2022.
Verified22Smart meter installations reached 1 million in 2023.
Verified23Energy intensity fell to 0.15 toe per USD GDP in 2022.
Verified24Nuclear energy feasibility studies advanced for 1 GW plant by 2030.
Directional25Bioenergy potential estimated at 200 MW in 2023.
Single sourceEnergy and Power Interpretation
Jordan's energy sector shows a nation sprinting towards a solar-powered future with impressive renewable gains, yet still uncomfortably yoked to a costly and staggering 95% dependence on imported energy.
Manufacturing
1Jordan's manufacturing sector contributed 17.3% to GDP in 2022, valued at approximately JOD 5.8 billion.
Verified2In 2023, Jordan produced 1.45 million tons of refined sugar through manufacturing processes.
Verified3Manufacturing employment in Jordan reached 285,000 workers in 2022, representing 22% of total employment.
Verified4Jordan's textile manufacturing output grew by 8.2% year-over-year in 2023, reaching JOD 1.2 billion.
Directional5The food processing manufacturing subsector produced 450,000 tons of dairy products in 2022.
Single source6Jordan manufactured 2.3 million square meters of clothing fabrics in Q1 2024.
Verified7Plastic products manufacturing in Jordan output 180,000 tons in 2023.
Verified8Jordan's metal fabrication manufacturing sector exported JOD 450 million worth in 2022.
Verified9Furniture manufacturing production increased to 150,000 units in 2023.
Directional10Jordan's paper and cardboard manufacturing reached 250,000 tons annually in 2022.
Single source11Tobacco manufacturing output was 12,000 tons of cigarettes in 2023.
Verified12Jordan produced 1.1 million tons of vegetable oils via manufacturing in 2022.
Verified13The manufacturing of non-metallic minerals grew by 5.4% in 2023.
Verified14Jordan's beverage manufacturing sector produced 300 million liters of soft drinks in 2022.
Directional15Electrical equipment manufacturing output valued at JOD 800 million in 2023.
Single source16Jordan manufactured 90,000 tons of soap and detergents in 2022.
Verified17Printing and publishing manufacturing employed 15,000 people in 2023.
Verified18Jordan's rubber products manufacturing reached 45,000 tons in 2022.
Verified19Wood products manufacturing output was JOD 200 million in 2023.
Directional20Jordan produced 600,000 pairs of leather footwear in manufacturing in 2022.
Single source21Gems and jewelry manufacturing exports hit JOD 150 million in 2023.
Verified22Pharmaceutical manufacturing intermediates produced 50,000 tons in 2022.
Verified23Jordan's machinery manufacturing sector grew 7.1% in 2023.
Verified24Canned food manufacturing output was 120,000 tons in 2022.
Directional25Glass manufacturing production reached 400,000 tons in 2023.
Single source26Jordan's ceramic tiles manufacturing exported 20 million sqm in 2022.
Verified27Paint manufacturing output was 80,000 tons in 2023.
Verified28Aluminum products manufacturing valued at JOD 350 million in 2022.
Verified29Jordan's toy manufacturing production was 2 million units in 2023.
Directional30Sports goods manufacturing exports reached JOD 100 million in 2022.
Single sourceManufacturing Interpretation
Jordan's manufacturing sector is a formidable and diverse engine of the economy, feeding, clothing, building, and employing the nation with impressive scale, from mountains of sugar to millions of shoes.
Mining and Extractives
1In 2022, Jordan's phosphate mining production totaled 11.2 million tons.
Verified2Potash extraction in Jordan yielded 1.8 million tons in 2023.
Verified3Jordan's mining sector contributed 6.5% to GDP in 2022.
Verified4Dead Sea minerals mining produced 500,000 tons of salts in 2023.
Directional5Phosphate rock reserves in Jordan estimated at 1.5 billion tons as of 2023.
Single source6Mining employment stood at 12,500 workers in Jordan in 2022.
Verified7Jordan exported 8.5 million tons of phosphate in 2023.
Verified8Potash mining output grew 4.2% year-over-year in 2023.
Verified9Gypsum mining production reached 1.2 million tons in 2022.
Directional10Jordan's copper mining yield was 250,000 tons of ore in 2023.
Single source11Limestone quarrying supplied 25 million tons for industry in 2022.
Verified12Mining investment in Jordan totaled JOD 1.2 billion in 2023.
Verified13Feldspar mining output was 150,000 tons in 2022.
Verified14Jordan's silica sand extraction hit 800,000 tons in 2023.
Directional15Zeolite mining production reached 100,000 tons annually in 2022.
Single source16Natural gas associated with mining fields produced 0.5 billion cubic meters in 2023.
Verified17Mining exports from Jordan valued at JOD 2.8 billion in 2022.
Verified18Dolomite mining output was 500,000 tons in 2023.
Verified19Jordan's kaolin clay extraction totaled 120,000 tons in 2022.
Directional20Salt mining from the Dead Sea reached 300,000 tons in 2023.
Single source21Iron ore mining production was 80,000 tons in 2022.
Verified22Mining sector growth rate was 3.8% in 2023.
Verified23Bentonite mining output hit 200,000 tons in 2022.
Verified24Perlite mining production was 90,000 tons in 2023.
Directional25Jordan's marble quarrying yielded 400,000 cubic meters in 2022.
Single source26Travertine extraction totaled 150,000 tons in 2023.
Verified27Mining machinery imports for Jordan were JOD 250 million in 2022.
Verified28Gold prospecting in Jordan identified 5 tons reserves in 2023.
VerifiedMining and Extractives Interpretation
Jordan's mining sector, anchored by its massive phosphate wealth and potash harvest, is far more than just a salty affair—it's a serious, growing pillar of the economy, digging up nearly 7% of GDP and a diverse fortune of minerals from copper to gold.
Pharmaceuticals and Chemicals
1Jordan's pharmaceutical industry produced $1.2 billion in exports in 2023.
Verified2Fertilizer production reached 6.5 million tons in 2022.
Verified3Jordan has 25 pharmaceutical factories producing 2 billion tablets annually.
Verified4Chemical exports totaled JOD 2.1 billion in 2023.
Directional5Potash-based fertilizers exported 1.6 million tons in 2022.
Single source6Generic drug manufacturing covers 80% of local market in 2023.
Verified7Detergent production was 120,000 tons in 2022.
Verified8Jordan ranks 5th in MENA for pharmaceutical exports in 2023.
Verified9Paints and varnishes output 100,000 tons annually in 2022.
Directional10Active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) production 20,000 tons in 2023.
Single source11Urea fertilizer production hit 2.2 million tons in 2022.
Verified12Cosmetics manufacturing valued JOD 300 million in 2023.
Verified13Jordan exports meds to 60 countries, $1.5B in 2022.
Verified14Petrochemical projects capacity 1 million tons by 2025, started 2023.
Directional15Plastic chemicals production 200,000 tons in 2022.
Single source16Jordan's chem sector employs 35,000 in 2023.
Verified17Diammonium phosphate (DAP) output 1.8 million tons in 2022.
Verified18Vaccine production facilities established for 10 million doses in 2023.
Verified19Industrial chemicals growth 6.5% in 2022.
Directional20Jordan produces 15% of Arab world's generics in 2023.
Single sourcePharmaceuticals and Chemicals Interpretation
Jordan may be a desert kingdom, but its industrial landscape is anything but barren, blossoming into a chemical and pharmaceutical powerhouse that both fertilizes the world and keeps it healthy, pill by profitable pill.
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