Background The garment industry in Jordan is primarily driven by large exporting factories that operate under the United States-Jordan Free Trade Agreement (USJFTA). Over the past decade, the sector has experienced significant growth, becoming a cornerstone of Jordan’s export economy. While exports dropped by 15 percent in 2020 due to global disruptions, the industry demonstrated …

Background Over the last two decades, Jordan’s apparel industry has been steadily growing and is now the leading export sector and manufacturing employer in the country. Like most other apparel exporting countries, Jordan gained entry to the global apparel value chain through international ties to developed markets. This began with preferential trade access to the …