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Zawya
21 hours ago
- Business
- Zawya
Jordan's stock of wheat covers 10 months — Ministry of Industry
AMMAN — The Ministry of Industry, Trade and Supply announced on Wednesday that the Kingdom's wheat reserves are sufficient to cover domestic consumption for 10 months, while barley stocks will last for eight months. Ministry Spokesperson Yanal Barmawi said that the ministry continues to issue tenders to secure additional quantities, with imports coming from "key" suppliers such as Romania, Bulgaria and Russia, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported. Construction is under way on new grain storage facilities in Qatraneh with a capacity of 600,000 tonnes. Once completed by the end of the year, Jordan's total grain storage capacity will reach 2.31 million tonnes, Barmawi added. He said that current storage includes 710,000 tonnes in vertical silos and one million tonnes in horizontal warehouses, stressing that the ministry is committed to safeguarding the Kingdom's strategic reserves and securing as much stock as possible. The increase in storage capacity, he noted, will allow Jordan to maintain wheat reserves sufficient for more than 16 months. Barmawi also highlighted that supply chains continue to operate normally and are being closely monitored to ensure the availability of essential foodstuff and other goods, sourced both locally and through imports from various origins. © Copyright The Jordan Times. All rights reserved. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Zawya
2 days ago
- Business
- Zawya
Jordan: Foreign trade unaffected by Hormuz tensions
AMMAN — Jordan's foreign trade routes remain secure and largely unaffected by tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, according to the Ministry of Industry, Trade, and Supply, which confirmed that the Kingdom relies on the Bab Al Mandab Strait for its international trade operations. Ministry spokesperson Yanal Barmawi told Al Mamlaka TV on Sunday that Jordan's strategic stockpile of essential food commodities is 'safe and very comfortable,' with reserves of key staples such as wheat and barley exceeding national requirements. 'Supply chains are operating normally and are being closely monitored to ensure the continued availability of goods, particularly food items, whether imported or produced locally,' Barmawi said. He added that food supplies remain 'plentiful' across markets and that prices are stable despite regional disruptions. Barmawi noted that the ministry is 'actively monitoring the situation in the Red Sea and surrounding waters, particularly in light of recent military escalations between Israel and Iran.' He emphasised that Jordan's trade routes, both for imports and exports, primarily utilize the Bab Al Mandab Strait and nearby ports, not the Strait of Hormuz. To mitigate any potential disruptions, he said that the ministry has prepared contingency plans to maintain the flow of goods. 'These include alternative shipping routes through Syrian ports such as Tartus and Latakia, as well as land transit options through Syria to reach Eastern Europe, Turkey, Russia, and other destinations.' The spokesperson highlighted Jordan's 'proven' ability to respond to global challenges, citing the 'Kingdom's effective handling of supply chains during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Israeli attacks on Gaza, the Russia-Ukraine war, and other geopolitical crises.' 'The government has implemented a range of measures aimed at sustaining supply chains, safeguarding food stocks, and minimising the impact of rising shipping costs on the local market,' he said. © Copyright The Jordan Times. All rights reserved. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Jordan News
12-05-2025
- Automotive
- Jordan News
Consumer Complaints Down 13% in First Third of the Year - Jordan News
The number of consumer complaints received by the Consumer Protection Directorate at the Ministry of Industry, Trade, and Supply decreased by 13% during the first third of this year compared to the same period last year, according to figures released by the Ministry. اضافة اعلان Statistics show that the Directorate received a total of 315 complaints during the first third of 2025, compared to 360 complaints during the same period in 2024. Consumer complaints were primarily related to after-sales services, accounting for 157 complaints — nearly 49% of the total. This was followed by complaints about defective goods, which reached 90 complaints or about 29%. As for the top three sectors with the most complaints: First: Services sector with 97 complaints Second: Electrical appliances sector with 82 complaints Third: Automotive sector with 56 complaints Ministry spokesperson Yanal Barmawi stated that the decline in consumer complaints is largely due to awareness campaigns launched by the Ministry to educate citizens on the Consumer Protection Law, issued a few years ago to strengthen market oversight and consumer protection. Barmawi explained in a press statement that the Ministry has closed 209 complaints — 66% of all complaints received since the beginning of the year. Additionally, 24 warnings and 9 violations were issued. He added that the Ministry handles complaints based on applicable legislative provisions, including: Consumer Protection Law No. 7 of 2017 Industry and Trade Law Competition Law Ministerial Decision No. 99 on mandatory vehicle warranties. Barmawi noted that the Ministry receives complaints through various communication channels and works to resolve them in a way that satisfies consumers without harming the rights of providers, in coordination with relevant parties. 'If non-compliant providers fail to resolve the complaints, a formal notice is issued requiring them to rectify the issue within a specified period. If the issue is not resolved, a violation report is filed against them,' he said. The Ministry, through its Consumer Protection Directorate, also monitors markets and misleading advertisements by reviewing suppliers' websites and ensuring they comply with their published advertisements. It follows up on any reports of misleading ads and works to correct violations. Additionally, joint inspection campaigns are conducted with related authorities to oversee commercial establishments and providers. Barmawi also emphasized the Ministry's role in public awareness, which includes launching campaigns and awareness activities in collaboration with relevant entities. Among the key consumer tips are: obtaining a detailed purchase invoice and clear warranty terms, testing and inspecting items before buying (regardless of their type), and requesting the supplier's contact information when possible. Consumers can file complaints through the 'Bekhedmtkom' platform, the Ministry's official website, its Facebook page, or via WhatsApp at 0797527819. It's worth noting that Article (3) of Consumer Protection Law No. 7 of 2017 outlines the rights of consumers, including access to goods and services that meet their intended purpose without harming their interests or health, and access to complete and accurate information about the product or service and its sale conditions. The core tasks of the Consumer Protection Directorate include receiving and verifying complaints from consumers or consumer protection associations, monitoring misleading advertisements, and taking necessary action to address violations.
Jordan Times
13-04-2025
- Business
- Jordan Times
Industry Ministry lifts export ban on select commodities
Ministry of Industry, Trade and Supply approvs the export and re-export of wheat, flour, semolina, and specific types of dried legumes, namely chickpeas, lentils and fava beans (JT file) AMMAN — The Ministry of Industry, Trade and Supply issued a new directive lifting the export and re-export ban on selected food commodities, while maintaining restrictions on others to safeguard local market stability and strategic reserves. Under Decision No. 41 of 2025, reviewed on Sunday by the Jordan News Agency, Petra, the ministry approved the export and re-export of wheat, flour, semolina, and specific types of dried legumes, namely chickpeas, lentils and fava beans. The ministry chose to keep in place the ban on exporting and re-exporting key staple items, including rice, sugar, and vegetable oils, specifically corn oil, sunflower oil, palm oil and soybean oil. Ministry Spokesperson Yanal Barmawi said that the continued restrictions on certain goods were put in place ahead of the month of Ramadan to ensure a "secure" and "strategic" stock of essential commodities and to maintain market price stability through balanced supply and demand. He added that the decision to lift restrictions on other items was based on the presence of sufficient "strategic" reserves, allowing the private sector to resume export and re-export activities without impacting domestic availability. The ministry stressed that such decisions are part of ongoing efforts to ensure food security while supporting the competitiveness of Jordanian exporters in regional and international markets. Page 2
Roya News
13-04-2025
- Business
- Roya News
Jordan lifts export ban on select foodstuff
Jordan's Ministry of Industry and Trade lifted Sunday a ban on the export and re-export of several key food commodities, according to a government decision issued under Regulation No. 41 for the year 2025. The items now cleared for export and re-export include wheat, semolina flour, and the following dry legumes: chickpeas, lentils, and fava beans, in addition to powdered milk, according to the Jordan News Agency (Petra). However, the ministry maintained the ban on exporting and re-exporting rice, sugar, and vegetable oils, specifically corn oil, sunflower oil, palm oil, and soybean oil. Ministry spokesperson Yanal Barmawi told 'Petra' that the decision to retain the ban on certain goods was made ahead of the holy month of Ramadan to ensure a secure strategic reserve and maintain price stability in local markets. Barmawi added that the lifting of restrictions on other commodities was based on the availability of a sufficient strategic stockpile and aims to allow the private sector to engage in export and re-export activities.
