Jordan's Industrial Output Accelerates in November, Driven by Strong Mining Momentum

Amman | EcoPulse24

Jordan's industrial production index posted an annual growth of 1.38% in November 2025, outpacing the 1.19% increase recorded in October and marking the second straight month of improvement. The latest figures reflect a significant boost from mining and quarrying activities, which grew by 16.06% compared to 3.36% in the previous month. Other mining activities contributed a notable 17.43% to this expansion.

On the other hand, the manufacturing sector continued to grow but at a slower pace of 0.74%, down from 0.95% in October. Gains were supported by increases in paper and paper products (8.32%), chemicals and chemical products (11.70%), and printing and recorded media reproduction (17.81%). However, these were partially offset by declines in food products (-4%), beverages (-2.42%), and ready-made garments (-11.52%). Production in electricity, gas, steam, and air conditioning fell by 1.33% after a previous gain of 4%.

Month-over-month, industrial activity increased by 0.74% in November, recovering from a 1.34% drop in October. From January to November, cumulative industrial output rose by 1.44% compared to the same period last year.

Analysis:
The data suggests a clear shift in the drivers of industrial sector growth, with mining now playing a leading role amid a relative slowdown in manufacturing. This divergence highlights the sensitivity of certain consumer-driven industries to demand cycles, while extractive activities benefit from different structural factors. The ongoing monthly improvement supports a picture of stability, but the sustainability of this trend will depend on the manufacturing sector's ability to regain balance without overreliance on a single sector.