The chemical and cosmetics industry ranked first among industrial sectors in terms of export value during the first nine months of this year, followed by leather, engineering, and electrical industries, according to statistical data.اضافة اعلان

Data obtained by the Jordan News Agency (PETRA) from the Jordan Chamber of Industry shows that exports of the chemical and cosmetics sector increased by 9% over the first nine months of this year, reaching JD 1.448 billion, compared to JD 1.329 billion during the same period last year.

Exports of the leather and footwear sector reached JD 1.312 billion during the same period, up slightly from JD 1.305 billion last year, marking a 0.5% increase.

The engineering, electrical, and IT industries saw exports rise by 10%, totaling JD 1.231 billion, compared to JD 1.115 billion during the same period last year.

Mining industry exports reached JD 859 million, up 12% from JD 768 million in the same period last year.

Food, agricultural, and livestock industry exports increased by 14%, reaching JD 665 million, compared to JD 583 million last year.

Exports of the pharmaceutical and cosmetic sub-sector (possibly referring to medical or specialty chemicals) amounted to JD 471 million, up from JD 447 million, marking a 9% increase.

Plastic and rubber industry exports rose by 11%, totaling JD 139 million, compared to JD 126 million last year.

Construction materials industry exports jumped 88%, reaching JD 136 million, up from JD 72 million during the same period last year.

Packaging, paper, cardboard, and office supplies industry exports increased by 7%, totaling JD 106 million, compared to JD 99 million last year.

On the other hand, exports of the wood and furniture sector fell by 11%, declining to JD 27 million from JD 30 million last year.

Overall, industrial sector exports during the first nine months of this year reached JD 6.393 billion, compared to JD 5.874 billion for the same period last year, marking a 9% increase.