Massive jump: Jordan's exports to Syria rise 405% in first half of 2025
Jordan's exports to Syria saw a significant increase in the first half of the current year, jumping by 404.8% compared to the same period last year, according to foreign trade data from the Department of Statistics.
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The figures show that the value of Jordanian exports to Syria reached 106 million dinars ($149 million) in the first half of 2025, compared to about 21 million dinars ($29.6 million) in the same period of 2024.
Jordan's imports from Syria also rose by 76.9% during the same period, reaching about 46 million dinars ($64.8 million), up from 26 million dinars ($36.6 million) last year.
Construction Sector Leads Exports
Jordanian exports to Syria are primarily concentrated in the construction and building materials industries, including:
- Cement
- Iron
- Marble
- Tiles
- Paints
- Pipes
Exports also include electrical equipment, as well as food, agricultural, and chemical products.
Relations between Jordan and Syria flourished after the ouster of former President Bashar al-Assad in the culmination of the Syrian revolution in December 2024.
