Egypt-Jordan trade exchange grows 2.7% in 8M-22

Trade exchange between Egypt and Jordan increased by 2.70% year-on-year (YoY) during the first eight months (8M) of 2022 to $646.10 million, compared to $629.10 million.

Egypt’s exports to Jordan amounted to $481.60 million during 8M-22, down 3.30% when compared to $498.10 million in 8M-21, Akhbar El-Yom cited the Central Agency for Public Mobilisation and Statistics (CAPMAS).

The commodities exported during 8M-22 included mineral fuels, oils, and distillation products at $90.90 million, electrical, and electronic equipment at $38.90 million, inorganic chemical products at $29.10 million, and vegetable products at $27.70 million.

The value of Jordan’s exports to Egypt recorded $164.50 million during January-August 2022, a YoY surge of 25.50% from $131 million.