Export consortia agreement signed between five Jordanian food supplements’ factories

A consortia agreement between five Jordanian food supplements’ factories was signed on Sunday 8 February 2021.

In light of COVID 19, the food supplement sector is considered one of the new and promising sectors in Jordan, due to the high value-added knowledge that exists locally and its ability to enter the export markets in the region and worldwide - similar to the Jordanian pharmaceutical industries- which is witnessing high growth rates.

The sector can provide job opportunities for a large number of bachelor’s degree holders of both genders in several specializations. In Jordan, the sector started with five companies that were able, in a short time, to put a clear footprint in the local market and spread to neighboring markets.

The agreement was signed under the patronage of the Minister of Industry, Trade and Supply, Ms. Maha Al-Ali, and in the presence of the Head of the Jordan Chamber of Industry, Mr. Fathi Al-Jaghbir, the Secretary-General of the Ministry, H.E. Yousef Al-Shamali, and the Representative of UNIDO in Jordan Ms. Sulafa Madanat.

Establishing export consortia of Jordanian factories in the three targeted sectors, namely Garment and Fashion, Natural Cosmetics, and Food Supplements, will facilitate their access to non-traditional markets and create competitive opportunities for the alliance members to increase and sustain exports.

Professional uniform clothing manufacturers export consortia: Similar agreements were signed between 6 Jordanian factories of professional uniform clothing manufacturers, producing various clothing types, including professional uniforms, school uniforms, and safety shoes, both official and professional (safety boots), seeking to produce an integrated collection of professional uniforms under one brand targeting non-traditional markets in East Africa, in addition to the traditional markets in the Arab region.

Natural Beauty Products export consortia: includes five factories producing Dead Sea products and other natural products from organic nature extracts. This consortium seeks to target non-traditional markets in Africa, other Arab countries, and the United States of America.

UNIDO is currently supporting the development of the consortia’s promotion and marketing plans that are expected to be launched on the target markets in an integrated manner.