Jordan

Market Overview

Total Population

10.6M

Muslim Population

9.8M (92%)

Halal Market Size

$12B

Market Growth (CAGR)

7.0%

GDP (USD)

$48B

SGIE Rank

#7

Ease of Business Rank

#75

Regulatory Framework

Halal Authority

Jordan Institution for Standards & Metrology (JISM)

Certification Required

Yes — Mandatory

Key Legislation

Jordan Standards JS 1997; Food & Drug Law; JISM Act No. 22/2000

Import Requirements

Halal certificate required from Jordan-recognized certifiers; slaughter certificates mandatory for meat

Labeling Requirements

Arabic halal mark + JISM approval for imported animal products

Industry

Trade Intelligence

Top Halal Exports

Pharmaceuticals (major Arab world pharma exporter), fertilizers, potash, food products

Top Halal Imports

Meat (Brazil, Australia), wheat, processed food, cosmetics

Government Incentives

Aqaba SEZ tax incentives; Investment Law 30/2014; one-stop investment facilitation

FDI Rules

Open to foreign investment; 100% ownership in most sectors; special provisions in ASEZA

Consumer Insights

Halal Awareness

Very High

Cold Chain Maturity

Moderate

Dining Scene

Widespread

Halal Food Availability

Widespread

Events in Jordan

Companies in Jordan

Halal Certifiers in Jordan

Market Statistics

Official Authority

Jordan Institution for Standards & Metrology (JISM)