Trade with Jordan - Jordanian businessmen active in West Asia

Jordanian traders

Jordan is a country located in the West of South Asia and the East of the Middle East. This country is bordered by Syria from the north, Iraq from the east, Saudi Arabia from the southeast, and Israel and Palestine from the west. The capital of Jordan is Amman. The currency of this country is the Jordanian dinar and is known by the code JOD. The official language of Jordan is Arabic and the majority of people in this country are Muslims, the majority are Shia and Sunni. Also, there are minorities such as Christians and other religions in Jordan. Jordan is a country with a relatively diverse economy. The important economic sectors of this country include services, industry, construction, trade and tourism. Jordan also has some limited natural resources such as phosphate. 

The products that Jordanian businessmen import and export to other countries include petroleum products, agricultural products such as food products, industrial products such as iron and steel, textile and clothing products, chemical products, machinery, electronic appliances and other products. Jordan's trade and foreign trade is done with different countries. Some of Jordan's major trading partners include the European Union, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, the United States, and China. Also, as a member country, Jordan participates in international trade agreements such as the Arab League, the World Trade Organization, and the Persian Gulf Free Trade Association. The most sources of Jordan's income are provided by trade and services, international aid and tourism. Also, as a relatively small industrial country, Jordan also earns money from some industries such as food, steel, cement, chemicals and electronics. Jordan is known as a commercial and transit center in the region due to its geographical location.