Trade Jordan and Qatar trade volume rises 6% in 2024 By Pramod Kumar January 14, 2025, 10:46 AM Reuters/Mohamed Abd El Ghany A man harvests oranges. Jordan's exports to Qatar nclude consumer and food products, such as fresh and processed foods, vegetables and fruits Trade between Jordan and Qatar increased by 6 percent year on year in 2024 amid growing economic ties. The total volume reached QR910 million ($250 million), up from QR860 million in 2023, the state-run Petra news agency reported, citing data released by Qatar’s planning and statistics authority. Jordan’s exports to the Gulf state include consumer and food products, such as fresh and processed foods, vegetables, fruits, meats, dairy products, grains, coffee and other goods. Qatar’s exports to Jordan were led by chemicals and industrial products, including motor oils, sulphuric acid, paraffin, polyethylene, chemical and organic fertilisers, and medical solutions. Qatar Airways signs $97m deal to sponsor new rugby tournament Jordan to get $131m under IMF’s finance programme Qatar and Turkey to send electricity-generating ships to Syria The trade growth has been primarily driven by rising Qatari imports of Jordanian food and consumer goods, with a substantial rise in demand for vegetables and fruits since 2020. Trade volume between the two countries surpassed QR11.5 billion over the past decade, official data showed. Register now: It’s easy and free AGBI registered members can access even more of our unique analysis and perspective on business and economics in the Middle East. Why sign uP Exclusive weekly email from our editor-in-chief Personalised weekly emails for your preferred industry sectors Read and download our insight packed white papers Access to our mobile app Prioritised access to live events Register for free Already registered? Sign in I’ll register later
