Prime Highlights
- Jordan’s exports to Syria saw a sharp rise in the first 10 months of 2025, reflecting renewed economic cooperation between the two neighboring countries.
- The growth in trade highlights improving business activity and stronger bilateral ties, supporting reconstruction efforts and regional stability.
Key Facts
- Jordanian exports to Syria reached 203 million Jordanian dinars, marking a 341.3% increase compared to the same period last year.
- Total trade between Jordan and Syria rose to about 278 million dinars, up from 97 million dinars in the first 10 months of 2024.
Background:
Jordan’s trade with Syria improved significantly in the first 10 months of 2025, with rising exports showing renewed economic cooperation between the two countries.
Data from Jordan’s Department of Statistics showed that exports to Syria reached 203 million Jordanian dinars between January and October, representing a 341.3 percent increase compared with the same period last year. In contrast, imports from Syria rose more moderately, climbing 47.1 percent year on year to around 75 million dinars, as reported by the Jordan News Agency, Petra.
As a result, total trade between Jordan and Syria reached about 278 million dinars in the first 10 months of the year, up from 97 million dinars during the same period in 2024. The strong rise in trade shows that business activity between the two countries is improving after several years of weak cross-border exchange.
Officials say the growth reflects closer ties between Jordan and Syria. Jordan has also repeated its support for Syria’s recovery and its return to regional economic activity. This cooperation is seen as important for reconstruction, stronger economic links, and overall regional stability.
In May, both countries agreed to work on a clear road map for future cooperation. The plan focuses on boosting investment, setting up joint ventures, and supporting reconstruction projects. Trade officials said the return of regular commercial activity has helped drive the recent increase in exports.
Most of Jordan’s exports to Syria come from construction-related industries, such as cement, steel, marble, tiles, paints, and pipes.
Beyond trade in goods, the two countries are expected to deepen cooperation in the banking and financial sectors. Earlier this month, the governors of the Jordanian and Syrian central banks held meetings to discuss closer coordination and the exchange of expertise.
The rise in exports to Syria comes amid broader growth in Jordan’s trade with Arab markets. Exports to countries within the Greater Arab Free Trade Area increased during the first 10 months of the year, keeping Arab states among Jordan’s leading trading partners.
