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Jordan: sanctions and trade risk
As of 7 November 2026, the screened UN, EU, UK, Swiss and US sanctions lists contain 16 companies, organisations, vessels and aircraft linked to Jordan.Lists last checked .
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No elevated country indicator for Jordan in the route rules Sanctioni uses. That is not a clearance: goods may still be export-controlled, and parties in Jordan may still be on a list.
On the sanctions lists
16 entries on the official lists name Jordan — as nationality, address, registration or flag. That links them to the country; it says nothing about other companies there. The same company can appear on several lists and is then counted once per list. Individuals are not included — Sanctioni does not process them.
| List | Entries | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US OFAC — Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) | 5 | 5 | — | — |
| Switzerland SECO Consolidated Sanctions List | 3 | 3 | — | — |
| EU Consolidated Financial Sanctions List (FSF) | 3 | 3 | — | — |
| UK Sanctions List (FCDO) | 3 | 3 | — | — |
| UN Security Council Consolidated List | 2 | 2 | — | — |
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No new listings or removals naming Jordan recorded yet.
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Jordan: logistics and trade
Levant transit country / gateway to the Red Sea via Aqaba
Jordan (JO) lies in the Levant between Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Syria and Israel and serves as the region's transit country, with Aqaba as its gateway to the Red Sea. Jordan belongs to no customs union but is widely integrated through GAFTA, the Agadir Agreement and free-trade agreements with the EU, EFTA (incl. Switzerland), USA, UK, Canada and Singapore; preferences use EUR.1, origin declarations or certificates of origin depending on the agreement. Customs clearance is electronic via ASYCUDA World of Jordan Customs (National Trade Window); import General Sales Tax is 16 percent (reduced 4 to 8 percent). The key gateways are the port of Aqaba with the Aqaba Container Terminal and the Multipurpose Port (operated by AD Ports since 2026) and Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) near Amman. The Desert Highway Amman-Aqaba and the corridors to Syria (Jaber/Nassib), Iraq (Trebil) and Saudi Arabia (Al-Omari) carry overland transit. Main exports are phosphates, fertilisers, textiles and pharmaceuticals; key partners are the USA, Iraq, India and Saudi Arabia. The currency is the Jordanian dinar (JOD), pegged to the US dollar.
- Capital
- Amman
- Population
- 11,630,323
- Area
- 89,342 km²
- Currency
- Jordanian dinar (JOD)
- Continent
- Asia
- Region
- Middle East / Levant
- Economic area
- GAFTA / Agadir (no customs union)
- Religions
- Islam
- Access to the sea
- Yes
Transport modes Road · Rail
- Current situation
- Status 2026-07-23: Aqaba ports in H1 2026 handled 13,3 million t (+12%); transit containers at Aqaba Container Terminal +177% (diversion effects from Red Sea/regional situation). AD Ports Group has operated the Aqaba Multipurpose Port since February 2026 (30-year contract, volume +61%). Tensions in the Red Sea continue to affect schedules via Aqaba.
- Seasonal conditions
- Arid to semi-arid climate with hot summers and mild winters; rare heavy rain and flash floods in winter, and occasional sandstorms that briefly disrupt road and air traffic.
Main seaports
- Al Aqabah
Aqaba (JO AQJ), Jordan's only Red Sea seaport: ACT container terminal (~1.5M TEU capacity), phosphate and potash exports, customs via the ASEZA zone.
Main cargo airports
- Queen Alia International AirportAMM
Queen Alia Airport (AMM/OJAI), Amman: new 8,000 sqm Menzies/AHS cargo terminal, pharma and perishables zones, Royal Jordanian Cargo, trucking to Aqaba.
- Amman Civil (Marka International) AirportADJ
Amman Civil (Marka) Airport (ADJ/OJAM) is the home base of Jordan International Air Cargo; volume freight moves via Queen Alia (AMM), 35 km south.
- Aqaba King Hussein International AirportAQJ
Aqaba King Hussein International Airport (AQJ/OJAQ): 6,000 m² cargo terminal in the Aqaba special economic zone, free trade zone customs, sea-air to Aqaba port.
Road corridors
- Desert Highway Amman–Aqaba
- Amman–Jaber/Nassib (Syria)
- Amman–Karameh/Trebil (Iraq)
- Amman–Al-Omari (Saudi Arabia)
Rail corridors
- Aqaba Railway (Phosphate Ma'an–Aqaba)
- Hejaz Railway (historical, limited)
Main trade lanes
- Aqaba–Asia (Red Sea)
- Jordan–Saudi Arabia
- Jordan–Iraq
- Jordan–EU
Customs and import
Customs authority Jordan Customs (Dairat al-Jamarik), Ministry of FinanceOfficial website ↗
- Import customs system
- Electronic clearance via ASYCUDA World of Jordan Customs (National Trade Window); classification via CITS according to HS, risk-based green/yellow/red; licensed customs agent mandatory for commercial imports.
- Export customs system
- Electronic export declaration via ASYCUDA World of Jordan Customs; required are export declaration, commercial invoice and proof of origin, processed via the National Trade Window.
- Import VAT
- General Sales Tax (GST) 16 percent standard rate on CIF plus customs duty; reduced 4 to 8 percent for basic goods, special rate 24 percent for telecom. Administered by ISTD.
- Proofs of origin and trade agreements
- Preference proof per agreement: EUR.1 or origin declaration for EU and EFTA, certificate of origin for GAFTA and Agadir, agreement-specific proofs for US, UK, Canada and Singapore FTAs.
- Restricted and prohibited goods
- Prohibited or subject to permit: drugs, weapons and ammunition, Israeli currency, counterfeit money, pornography; meat, plant and agricultural products only with approval from the Ministry of Agriculture.
Typical import documents
- Commercial invoice
- Packing list
- Bill of lading or air waybill
- Certificate of origin
- Customs declaration via ASYCUDA World
Typical export documents
- Commercial invoice
- Packing list
- Export declaration via ASYCUDA World
- Certificate of origin
- Bill of lading or air waybill
Logistics conditions
- Customs complexity
- Medium
- Customs delays
- Medium
- Port congestion
- Medium
- Dangerous goods relevance
- Medium
- Pharma and cold chain relevance
- High
- E-commerce relevance
- Medium
Trade
Top import partners
Top export partners
Top import goods
- Petroleum products
- Machinery
- Vehicles
- Chemicals
- Food
Top export goods
- Phosphate
- Fertilizers
- Textiles
- Chemicals
- Pharmaceuticals
Typical cargo
- Phosphates and fertilizers
- Potash salts
- Pharmaceuticals
- Textiles
- Petroleum products
- Consumer goods
Latest logistics news
- Saudi Arabia Establishes 14-Nation Alliance for the Red Sea3 Aug 2026
Saudi Arabia leads a 14-nation alliance to protect the Red Sea. In the short term, little is changing for shipping companies: the mission is still in the build-up phase.
- Red Sea Remains Risk Zone: Shipping Lines Continue Rerouting Around the Cape31 May 2026
Many shipping lines continue to avoid the Suez Route and instead sail around the Cape of Good Hope. This significantly extends Asia-Europe transport times.
Logistics questions
What is the import VAT in Jordan?
The General Sales Tax (GST) is 16 percent as the standard rate and is levied on the CIF value plus customs duty. Reduced rates of 4 to 8 percent apply to basic goods, and a special rate of 24 percent applies to telecom services.
Through which system is customs clearance handled?
Clearance is carried out electronically via ASYCUDA World of Jordan Customs, linked to the National Trade Window. Classification is carried out via the CITS system according to HS code with risk-based checks (green, yellow, red).
What is Jordan's most important seaport?
Aqaba on the Gulf of Aqaba is the country's only seaport and the gateway to the Red Sea. The Aqaba Container Terminal has a capacity of around 1,3 million TEU; other terminals handle phosphates, grain and bulk cargo.
Which free trade agreements is Jordan part of?
Jordan has been a WTO member since 2000 and is a party to GAFTA and the Agadir Agreement, as well as to free trade agreements with the EU, EFTA, the USA, the United Kingdom, Canada and Singapore.
Which goods are restricted for import or export?
Prohibited or subject to authorization are, among others, drugs, weapons and ammunition, Israeli currency, counterfeit money and forgeries, and pornography. Meat, plant and agricultural products require a permit from the Ministry of Agriculture.
Which currency applies and how stable is it?
The national currency is the Jordanian Dinar (JOD). Since 1995 it has been pegged firmly to the US dollar (around 0,709 JOD per USD), which provides price and planning certainty in foreign trade.
What weather and situation-related risks exist?
The climate is arid, with rare flash floods in winter and occasional sandstorms. Regional conflicts in Syria, Iraq and around Gaza, as well as tensions in the Red Sea, can temporarily affect border crossings and traffic through Aqaba.
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