Jordan Daily – Jordan’s food supply chains remain stable despite regional tensions, with strategic reserves of key staples such as grains sufficient for 14–16 months, officials said.
Khalil Al-Haj Tawfiq, Chairman of the Jordan and Amman Chambers of Commerce, said supply chains have not been disrupted due to diversified import routes and functioning land and sea transport through Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Syria, despite higher shipping and insurance costs.
He noted that most food imports arrive via sea containers or land, with limited air transport used for perishable goods like fish and meat.
Tawfiq stressed the availability of essential food items in local markets and called for transparency in reporting self-sufficiency levels to maintain consumer confidence. Jordan imports nearly 100% of its sugar, oils, pulses, and wheat, while domestic production covers 80% of poultry and a high percentage of dairy needs. Red meat self-sufficiency stands at 30–40%.
He urged sustainable support for the agricultural sector, warning against short-term crisis responses. Tawfiq also highlighted export opportunities in Syria, Iraq, and Lebanon.
Food prices remain stable, with no justification for panic buying, he said, citing World Bank reports placing Jordan among countries with the lowest food inflation globally.
