Trading Partner Portal: Jordan
Trade Overview
Jordan is a small country in the Middle East between Israel and Iraq. The capitol of Jordan is Amman. Jordan has a population of 11.52 million people and gross domestic product (GDP) of $61.61 billion. Though the World Bank classifies Jordan as an upper-middle income country, it has one of the smallest economies in the Middle East. Therefore, Jordan has retained a heavy reliance on foreign trade and assistance for resources and economic stability.
U.S. – Jordan Trade
In the early 2000’s, King Abdullah II of Jordan expanded foreign trade relationships to bolster Jordan’s economy. He began trade deal discussions and privatized state-owned companies to attract investment. The United States and Jordan established a free trade agreement, and it was put in full effect in 2010. The United States is one of Jordan’s top trading partners, with two-way trade totaling $5.34 billion in 2025.
The United States exported $2.27 billion of products to Jordan in 2025, with $447 million of goods being used or secondhand merchandise. This was followed by $414 million of transportation equipment, oil and gas ($209 million), primary metals manufactures ($203 million), and miscellaneous manufactures ($192 million). U.S. Department of Commerce
The United States imported $3.07 billion worth of goods from Jordan in 2025. The largest category of imported goods from Jordan into the United States is apparel and accessories which totaled $1.98 billion. Other top goods included miscellaneous manufactures ($493 million), other special classification provisions ($154 million), non-electrical machinery ($148 million), and chemicals ($98 million).
In 2025, services trade from the U.S. to Jordan totaled $1.84 billion, with exports totaling $953 million. Top exports were travel, financial services, maintenance & repair services, other business services, and transport services.
In this same year, services imports from Jordan to the U.S. totaled $886 million. Top imports being travel, transport, other business services, government goods and services not reported elsewhere, and financial services.
Jordan – California Trade
In the U.S., California is the third largest exporter to Jordan. In 2025, California exported $289 million worth of products to Jordan. Agricultural products were the largest export category, making up $114 million of the total. Other key exports from California were used or secondhand merchandise ($45 million), processed foods ($36 million), transportation equipment ($16 million), and transportation equipment ($7 million). U.S. Department of Commerce
California imported around $386 million worth of goods from Jordan in 2025. The majority of those imports were apparel and accessories, which made up $159 million of the total. Other major imports from Jordan to California were non-electrical machinery ($123 million), miscellaneous manufactures ($73 million), goods returned ($19 million), and processed foods ($4 million). U.S. Department of Commerce.
FDI – Jordan
The U.S. direct investment position in Jordan as of 2025 was roughly $202 million.
CalChamber Resources
- Consulate General in California
- The Embassy of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
- International Trade FAQs
Business
- Jordan Chamber of Commerce
- Amman Chamber of Commerce
- The American Chamber of Commerce in Jordan
- Doing Business in Jordan
- The Jordan Times – Business News