The Department for International Trade in Jordan is looking to support British companies working in:
- garments and textiles
- chemical (paints, fertilisers etc)
- manufacturing/engineering/electrical
As well as other sectors – please see here.Companies working in these sectors can benefit from relaxed rules of origin in Jordan, as well as low-cost setup opportunities.
In July 2016 the EU and Jordan agreed to simplify the rules of origin that Jordanian exporters use in their trade with the EU under the Association Agreement. This is intended to make it easier for Jordan to export to the EU, encourage investment and create jobs for Jordanians and Syrian refugees.
For exporters to be able to use these alternative rules of origin, production must:
- take place in one of 18 designated industrial areas and development zones in Jordan
- use a minimum proportion of Syrian refugee labour in the production facilities (initially 15% and increasing to 25% in year three)
If you are intersted in this opportunity and would like more details,please contact Jan Wimaladharma at DIT in Amman.
