Jordan’s clothing and footwear imports increased in the first half

According to statistics from the Jordan Federation of Clothing, Footwear and Textile Merchants, Jordan’s clothing and footwear imports increased by 37.7% and 52.5% respectively in the first half of 2011, with China accounting for the majority of the share. 41%, 65%. Sudan Allen, head of the federation, said the increase in imports was mainly due to the gradual recovery of the national economy and the reduction of import tariffs. </p