Industry Chamber Of Boosts Export Drive With New Market Access Report

(MENAFN- Jordan News Agency)

Amman, July 24 (Petra) -- The Jordan Chamber of Industry (JCI) has issued a fresh analytical report designed to bolster industrial export competitiveness and expand the national product's footprint in global markets.
The comprehensive document details technical and regulatory requirements for entering several promising, non-traditional export destinations.
This latest publication, according to a JCI statement Thursday, complements an earlier report, "Promising Markets for Jordanian Industry," which identified an estimated $7.4 billion in untapped export opportunities worldwide.
Hazem Rahahleh, Director General of the JCI, underscored the report's role in the Chamber's strategy to build an integrated information framework supporting export decision-making.
He emphasized that global market success transcends mere product quality, hinging critically on manufacturers' capacity for international compliance and their grasp of market-specific legislation. Rahahleh affirmed the JCI's ongoing commitment to enhancing its analytical and networking tools, in direct alignment with the national objectives articulated in Jordan's Economic Modernization Vision.
The report serves as a practical guide, empowering Jordanian industrialists to navigate the regulatory, health, and technical prerequisites for market access, ultimately aiming to diversify and expand Jordan's export base geographically.
It provides focused insights into strategic and emerging markets, including the United States, the European Union, Kenya, Rwanda, Uzbekistan, and Kazakhstan. Key sectors analyzed for competitive advantage include food products, chemicals, plastics, pharmaceuticals, and medical supplies.
For the U.S. market, the report highlights essential food export requirements, emphasizing FDA registration, compliance with the Food Safety Modernization Act, implementation of the Foreign Supplier Verification Program, a written food safety plan, and adherence to labeling mandates.
Regarding the EU, the document details technical and environmental regulations governing chemical and plastic exports, such as traceability systems and packaging and environmental safety standards. It also addresses specific requirements for certain food products like potato chips and dairy, including acrylamide reduction protocols and veterinary oversight, aligning with international Codex specifications.
In Africa, the report clarifies technical prerequisites for exports to Kenya and Rwanda, particularly for fertilizers and chemicals. These East African Community (EAC) member states require adherence to unified technical standards, encompassing heavy metal testing, multi-language labeling, and local quality and registration certificates.
For Central Asian nations, the report meticulously documents procedures for exporting pharmaceuticals and medical devices to Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan. This includes mandatory registration with relevant health ministries and obtaining conformity certificates from the Eurasian Economic Union, alongside Uzbek language labeling and the implementation of digital tracking systems like "Asl Belgisi."
The report forms part of an ongoing series from the JCI's Studies and Strategies Department, designed to enable national industries to confidently and efficiently expand into international markets, thereby boosting the value-added contribution of exports to Jordan's Gross Domestic Product.

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