12 Jordanian industrial companies exhibit products in Kenya

AMMAN – A Jordanian industrial delegation is participating in Kenya trade fair which starts Friday.

Jordan's participation, organised by the Jordan Small and Medium Enterprises Industrial Association (JSMEI) supported by Jordan Chamber of Industry, aims at promoting national industry and opening new markets to compensate for those lost because the region's instability.

Twelve industrial companies will exhibit  plastic, office furniture, cosmetics, detergents, food products and teaching aids, according to the JSMEI President Nidal Samain.

He said that the challenges and pressures that Jordanian economy faces, compels supporting the national industry which contribute 25 per cent of gross domestic product and 90 per cent of exports.

Most of Jordanian exports to Kenya are detergent valued at $6 millon while imports from the African country are mainly agricultural and food products valued at $8 million.