Industry

At a time of growing global demand for fertiliser, the potash industry in Jordan is becoming increasingly profitable. An ingredient in a number of fertilisers, potash is extracted from the Dead Sea. Most of the product is then exported to a growing Eastern market, including to India, South-east Asia and China. The industry comprises the Arab Potash...

Through its industrial estates, free zones and development zones, Jordan has continued to attract local and foreign investment. These make a vital contribution to national exports and to the economy in general, despite some concern that Jordanians have not benefitted from the jobs created. At the same time, the government is working to unify...

In the face of rising energy costs and limited access to financing for smaller businesses, many Jordanian manufacturers can nonetheless feel optimistic in 2012. Despite the political unrest which overtook much of the Middle East in 2011, Jordanian exports proved surprisingly resilient, both within the region and further afield, and are being...

An ancient industry in Peru, textiles not only represent a cultural heritage but also an important part of the manufacturing sector that aims to compete on a global level. By the end of 2011 textile and garment exports grew by 26%, meaning the industry had almost fully recovered from the effects of the global economic crisis. Revenues were close to...

Like many Latin American countries, Peru’s economy relied heavily on exporting primary products throughout most of the 20th century, an economic strategy that historically has provided little security when global financial crises hit or foreign markets no longer require those raw materials. Over the past decade, however, the country has consciously...

With a radius of 24 square blocks located in the heart of downtown Lima, Gamarra is the capital city’s most important textiles emporium, both for production and retail. According to the Inter-American Development Bank, 150 galleries house more than 14,000 companies that either produce or sell textiles and apparel in Gamarra, providing work for 90,...