Jordan's Industrial Production Growth Slows to 0.35% in December Amid Mixed Sector Performance

Amman | EcoPulse24

Jordan's industrial production recorded a 0.35% annual growth rate in December 2025, compared to a revised 0.69% in November, reflecting continued positive momentum but at a slower pace towards year-end, according to official data.

Sectoral breakdowns reveal varied performance. The manufacturing sector contracted by 0.40% year-on-year, reversing a 0.41% growth in the previous month. This was driven by significant decreases in beverage output (-26.81%), ready-made garments (-14.50%), and paper products (-0.69%). Strong gains in other segments, such as vehicle and trailer manufacturing (+42.20%) and computer, electronics, and optics products (+3.87%), helped offset the decline.

The mining and quarrying sector maintained robust performance, posting annual growth of 11.64% versus 7.87% in November. This was supported by a 20.65% rise in crude oil and natural gas production and an 11.50% increase in other mining activities. The electricity, gas, steam, and air conditioning supply sector also rebounded, growing 1.94% after a 1.33% decline in November, contributing positively to the overall index.

On a monthly basis, industrial output rose 0.52% in December, up from a marginal 0.06% increase in November, indicating a modest improvement in momentum at the end of Q4. For the full year 2025, industrial production grew by 1.29% compared to 2024, signaling limited annual sector expansion.

These figures show that Jordan's industrial sector continues to operate within a low-growth range, heavily reliant on mining to counterbalance weaknesses in certain manufacturing activities. The mixed performance across manufacturing reflects ongoing pressures from production costs and demand, with some sectors benefiting from improved export demand and specific external market opportunities.

EcoPulse24 Analysis:
The slowdown in industrial production growth in December highlights a cautiously moving economy amid a volatile regional and global environment, with overall performance increasingly dependent on mining. Persistent weakness in consumer-focused manufacturing, such as beverages and apparel, may point to pressures on local demand or changing consumption patterns, while strong gains in vehicle and technical manufacturing indicate selective areas of recovery. Entering 2026, the industrial sector faces moderate momentum, underscoring the need for broader manufacturing expansion to achieve more sustainable growth.