Flagship
Pharmaceuticals & medical devices
Established generic manufacturers exporting across MENA, plus a well-known medical-tourism sector.
Country Profile — Arab-America International Expo 2027
Profile content in preparationHashemite Kingdom of Jordan
Stability, skills and duty-free access.
A small, stable, highly skilled economy with one of the Arab world's strongest links to the United States — including a full free-trade agreement.
Country at a glance
- GDP
- ≈ $52 billion (nominal)
- Population
- ≈ 11.5 million
- Currency
- Jordanian Dinar (JOD), pegged to USD
- Capital
- Amman
- Economic growth
- ≈ 2.4% real GDP growth
Statistics year: 2024 (latest full-year data)
Overview
A trusted partner economy
Jordan is a regional center for healthcare, education, pharmaceuticals, ICT services and light manufacturing, with a workforce known for technical skill and English fluency.
The United States–Jordan Free Trade Agreement provides duty-free treatment for qualifying goods in both directions — a rare advantage in the Arab world.
Its position between the Gulf, the Levant and the Red Sea, plus the Aqaba Special Economic Zone, makes Jordan a practical base for regional assembly and distribution.
- Capital
- Amman
- Population
- ~11 million
- Language
- Arabic (very high English proficiency)
- Currency
- Jordanian Dinar (JOD), pegged to USD
- Major cities
- Amman, Zarqa, Irbid, Aqaba
- Time zone
- GMT +3
- Trade access
- US FTA, EU association, GAFTA
- Membership
- WTO, Arab League, GAFTA
Economy
Small market, high capability
Jordan competes on skills, quality and trade access rather than scale.
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GDP (nominal)
Stable, services-led economy
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Services share of GDP
Health, education, ICT, finance
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Literacy rate
Among the highest in the region
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US FTA tariff on qualifying goods
Duty-free both directions
Pharmaceuticals & medicalRegional manufacturing and treatment hub
ICT & digital servicesSoftware, outsourcing, gaming
Apparel & light manufacturingDuty-free exports to the US
Chemicals & fertilizersPotash and phosphates
Tourism & hospitalityPetra, the Dead Sea, Aqaba
Logistics & Aqaba corridorRed Sea access
Priority sectors
Where Jordan competes
Sectors where Jordanian firms are ready to supply, license or partner with American companies.
Talent
ICT & software services
A large English-speaking developer base serving Gulf and international clients from Amman.
Duty-free
Apparel & textiles
Export-oriented factories shipping duty-free to the United States under the FTA and QIZ arrangements.
Resource base
Chemicals & fertilizers
Potash, phosphate and derivative products from Dead Sea resources.
Clean energy
Renewable energy
One of the region's highest renewable shares, with continued solar and storage investment.
Services
Education & training
Regional universities and vocational institutes seeking American curriculum and technology partners.
Economic Modernisation Vision
A ten-year growth plan
Jordan's modernization vision targets investment, exports, job creation and digital transformation.
- 2001
US–Jordan Free Trade Agreement
The first FTA the United States signed with an Arab country, phasing tariffs to zero.
- 2018
Aqaba zone expansion
Port and logistics upgrades strengthening Red Sea access.
- 2022
Economic Modernisation Vision
A ten-year plan across investment, exports, talent and digital economy.
- 2025
Renewables milestone
Renewables reach a leading share of domestic power generation.
- 2027
Arab-America International Expo
Jordanian exporters and service firms meet American buyers in Washington, D.C..
- 2033
Vision horizon
Targets for investment, exports and job creation come due.
Major development projects
What is being built
Water, energy, transport and digital programs driving procurement.
National Water Carrier (Aqaba–Amman)
A major desalination and conveyance project addressing long-term water security.
Aqaba Special Economic Zone
Port, industrial and tourism development on Jordan's Red Sea coast.
Renewable energy and storage
Continued solar build-out with grid modernization and battery storage tenders.
Amman transport modernization
Bus rapid transit and road network upgrades across the capital region.
Digital government and cloud
National digital transformation programs across public services.
US – Jordan trade
Duty-free in both directions
Under the US–Jordan FTA, qualifying goods move between the two markets without tariffs — the strongest trade framework the US has with an Arab economy.
Top exports to the world
Apparel & textiles
Pharmaceuticals
Potash & phosphates
Jewelry & precious items
Processed foods
Top imports
Machinery & equipment
Vehicles & parts
Grain & agricultural goods
Medical & scientific instruments
Electronics & IT
Leading products to the United States
- Apparel and knitwear
- Generic pharmaceuticals
- Potash and phosphate fertilizers
- Jewelry
- Olive oil and specialty foods
Leading products from the United States
- Machinery and industrial equipment
- Vehicles and parts
- Wheat and agricultural commodities
- Medical and laboratory instruments
- Software and IT services
- Defense and security equipment
- US–Jordan FTA: zero tariffs on qualifying goods in both directions
- Dinar pegged to the US dollar for two decades
- Strong English-language business and technical workforce
- Qualifying Industrial Zones with established US buyer relationships
Bilateral goods trade — 2024
Trade with the United States
Verified full-year bilateral merchandise trade between Jordan and the United States, reported from Jordan's perspective.
Total U.S. goods trade
$4.7B
2024
Exports to the United States
$3.1B
2024
Imports from the United States
$1.6B
2024
Trade balance
$1.5B
Surplus for Jordan
2024
Exports vs. imports — 2024
Jordan exports to the United States$3.1B
Jordan imports from the United States$1.6B
Exports to the US Imports from the US
Jordan is one of the few Arab economies with a clear goods surplus with the United States, built on the US–Jordan Free Trade Agreement and duty-free apparel and jewellery exports, which make America Jordan's single largest export market.
Scope of these figures
These figures represent merchandise trade only and do not include services.
Data source
- U.S. Census Bureau, Foreign Trade Division — country trade data (full year 2024)
- Office of the United States Trade Representative — country trade fact sheets
- International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce
Statistical year: 2024
Leading exports to the United States
- Apparel and knitted garments
- Jewellery and precious metal articles
- Pharmaceuticals
- Fertilizers and potash-based chemicals
- Machinery components
Leading imports from the United States
- Vehicles and parts
- Aircraft and parts
- Machinery
- Cereals and agricultural products
- Electrical equipment
- Optical and medical instruments
Culture & tourism
A destination of world firsts
Petra, the Dead Sea, Wadi Rum and the Jordan River within a few hours' drive of each other.
Ma'an
Petra
The Nabataean rock-carved city and UNESCO World Heritage site — one of the New Seven Wonders.
Aqaba governorate
Wadi Rum
Sandstone valleys and desert camps used as a filming location for major productions.
Jordan Valley
The Dead Sea
The lowest point on earth, with mineral spas and resort development.
Jerash
Jerash
One of the best-preserved Roman provincial cities in the world.
Red Sea
Aqaba
Diving, marina resorts and Jordan's only seaport city.
Amman
Amman
The Citadel, Roman theatre and a modern café and gallery scene.
Why invest
The case for Jordan
Trade access, talent and stability in a strategic location.
01
Duty-free access to the US
The FTA makes Jordanian production competitive for American importers.
02
Skilled, English-speaking workforce
High literacy and a strong pipeline of engineering, medical and IT graduates.
03
Regional stability
A predictable, long-standing partner economy in a complex neighborhood.
04
Cost-effective services base
Software, back-office and clinical services delivered at competitive cost.
05
Gateway location
Land access to the Gulf, Levant and Iraq, plus a Red Sea port at Aqaba.
06
Investment incentives
Development and free zones offering tax and customs advantages for exporters.
At the Expo
Jordan at AAIX 2027
The Jordanian pavilion will present pharmaceutical manufacturers, ICT firms, apparel exporters and investment agencies to American partners.
- A national pavilion supported by chambers and export authorities
- Duty-free sourcing meetings under the US–Jordan FTA
- ICT and outsourcing partnerships with American companies
- Healthcare, pharma and medical-tourism briefings
- Tourism showcase for US travel trade and media
World heritage
UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Jordan
Sites inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, a core part of the country's cultural and tourism offer.
Petra
The Nabataean rock-carved capital and Jordan's most visited site.
Quseir Amra
An 8th-century Umayyad desert bathhouse with rare figurative frescoes.
Um er-Rasas (Kastrom Mefa'a)
Byzantine and early Islamic mosaics and church complexes.
Wadi Rum Protected Area
A desert landscape of sandstone massifs and prehistoric inscriptions.
Baptism Site 'Bethany Beyond the Jordan'
The traditional site of the baptism of Jesus on the Jordan River.
As-Salt — The Place of Tolerance and Urban Hospitality
A late-Ottoman merchant town of golden limestone architecture.
Business opportunities
Opportunities for Arab and American companies
How companies from different markets can engage with Jordan through the Expo.
For American companies
Use the US–Jordan FTA and QIZ framework to manufacture duty-free for the US market, or supply water, energy and ICT technology.
For Arab companies
Pharmaceutical, ICT and services joint ventures drawing on Jordan's skilled workforce.
For international investors
Water desalination and conveyance, renewables and logistics corridors linking the Gulf, Iraq and the Levant.
Represent Jordan at Arab-America International Expo 2027
Present your country's economy, industries, products, investment opportunities, tourism destinations and culture to the American and North American markets.
Reserve space in the Jordanian pavilion, or register as an American buyer to meet Jordanian manufacturers and service firms.
Sources & data
- Jordan Department of Statistics
- Jordan Investment Ministry / Jordan Investment Commission
- Jordan Chamber of Industry
- World Bank & IMF country data
- U.S. Census Bureau / USTR trade statistics
Last updated: August 2026