28/12/2025
Jordan — Pharmaceutical Sector Snapshot (Latest Available Data)
Country at a Glance
• Capital: Amman
• Population: ~11.5 million
• Official Language: Arabic
• Strategic position as a regional pharmaceutical manufacturing and export hub in the Middle East
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Pharmaceutical Trade Indicators
• Pharmaceutical Imports (HS 3004): ~USD 480 million
• Pharmaceutical Exports (HS 3004): ~USD 675 million
• Pharma Trade Balance: Positive surplus of ~USD 195 million
• Jordan remains one of the few net pharmaceutical exporters in the MENA region, driven by strong local manufacturers and regional demand.
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Healthcare & Pharmaceutical Demand Drivers
• Current Health Expenditure per Capita: ~USD 430
• Health Expenditure as % of GDP: ~8.4%
• Out-of-Pocket Spending: ~28% of total health expenditure
• Government & Insurance Coverage: ~72%, supporting stable institutional demand for medicines.
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Market Implications
• Strong export surplus highlights manufacturing maturity and regulatory credibility.
• Moderate out-of-pocket ratio reflects balanced public–private healthcare financing.
• Sustained healthcare spending supports long-term pharmaceutical market growth, tenders, and emergency supply opportunities.
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Data Sources (as shown on poster)
• World Bank – World Development Indicators (WDI)
• World Bank – World Integrated Trade Solution (WITS)
• World Health Organization – Global Health Observatory (WHO GHO)
• Latest available reporting year per indicator