Trade partner
U.S. Imports
$250.6M
August 2026
U.S. Exports
$163.7M
August 2026
Trade deficit
$86.8M
August 2026 · U.S. imports more than it exports
In August 2026 the United States imported $250.6M from Jordan and exported $163.7M to it, across 550 imported product categories.
Over the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $2.7B from Jordan and exported $2.5B to it. In August 2026, the U.S. ran a monthly goods trade deficit of $86.8M with Jordan, importing 1.5× as much as it exported. Compared with August 2025, U.S. goods imports from Jordan in August 2026 (preliminary) were 14% higher, and exports to Jordan were 41% lower. U.S. goods imports from Jordan of $250.6M in August 2026 ran 10% above the year-to-date monthly average of $226.9M.
Jordan is a strategically located Middle Eastern country bordering Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Syria, Israel, and the West Bank, serving as a key transit hub for regional trade. It maintains free trade agreements with the United States, the European Union, and several Arab nations, offering preferential tariff access for qualifying goods. Jordan's main imports include machinery, transport equipment, crude oil, and foodstuffs, while exports include potash, phosphates, pharmaceuticals, and garments.
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Yes. The US-Jordan Free Trade Agreement, in force since 2001, eliminates tariffs on most goods and includes provisions on services, intellectual property, and labor standards.
Jordan's leading exports are potash, phosphates and fertilizers, pharmaceuticals, textiles and garments, and vegetables, with the US, India, and Saudi Arabia among the top destination markets.
Yes. The Aqaba Special Economic Zone (ASEZ) offers tax exemptions, streamlined customs procedures, and reduced duties, making it attractive for manufacturing and re-export operations.
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The top U.S. imports from Jordan are Manmade Fiber Knit Sweaters, Women's & Girls' Knitted Trousers and US-Origin Articles Exported & Returned Without Advancement, by value in the latest month.
| Rank | Product | Import value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $31.5M | |
| 2 | $19.6M | |
| 3 | US-Origin Articles Exported & Returned Without AdvancementChapter 98 · Special Classification Provisions | $14.8M |
| 4 | $14.0M | |
| 5 | $13.4M | |
| 6 | $11.8M | |
| 7 | $10.3M | |
| 8 | $9.6M | |
| 9 | $9.3M | |
| 10 | $9.1M |
| $14.6M |
| 4 | Civilian Aircraft, Engines, Equipment, and PartsChapter 88 · Aircraft, Spacecraft & Parts | $9.6M |
| 5 | $8.5M |
| 6 | $6.7M |
| 7 | $4.7M |
| 8 | $4.6M |
| 9 | $4.0M |
| 10 | $3.5M |
Annual data from BEA | 2025
Services Exports
$953.0M
Services Imports
$886.0M