Jordan’s exports of leather, garments drop 2% YoY in Jan-Oct 2025

Jordan’s exports of leather and garments declined by 2 per cent year on year (YoY) to hit JD 1.428 billion during the first ten months of 2025, driven mainly by external pressures—primarily changes in the US market—despite continued growth in several sub-categories with higher added value, according to data from the Jordan Chamber of Industry (JCI).

Garments and related accessories continued to top the list of exported products, supported by the sector’s expansion and growth in global markets over recent years, with exports reaching more than 82 countries worldwide.

Jordan’s exports of leather and garments fell by 2 per cent YoY in January-October 2025.
Exports of manufactured garments and accessories fell by 2 per cent YoY, while non-manufactured garment exports rose by 16 per cent.
Export of carpets and textile floor coverings rose by 15 per cent YoY.
Exports of footwear and parts fell by 28 per cent YoY; those of raw and tanned leather dropped by 41 per cent YoY.

Exports of manufactured garments and accessories declined by 2 per cent YoY during the ten months to JD 1.342 billion, while non-manufactured garment exports rose by 16 per cent YoY to JD39 million. Export of carpets and textile floor coverings rose by 15 per cent YoY to JD 35 million.

Exports of padding, felt, non-woven fabrics and special yarns surged by 172 per cent YoY during the period. Export of leather products, travel goods and handbags rose by 76 per cent YoY, while exports of natural and synthetic fur skins and their products increased by 52 per cent YoY,.

In contrast, exports of footwear and parts declined by 28 per cent YoY; those of raw and tanned leather dropped by 41 per cent YoY during the period.

The United States is the primary destination for Jordanian garments, accounting for more than four-fifths of total apparel exports, the chamber said.

Despite recent challenges linked to customs duties, exports to the US market saw a 1 per cent increase, alongside notable expansion into European markets, particularly the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany, according to a domestic news agency.

The imposition of a 15-per cent US customs duty at the beginning of August 2025 under the Emergency Act directly hit garment exports, the chamber noted.

The leather and garments sector was among the most value-added industrial sectors, with value added accounting for nearly 42 per cent of total output.

Fibre2Fashion News Desk (DS)