The Minister of Industry, Trade and Supply Youssef Al-Shamali inaugurated the third Jordanian International Conference on Detergents, on behalf of the Prime Minister, with the President of the Jordan and Amman Chambers of Industry, Eng. Fathi Al-Jaghbir.
Al-Shamali said that the detergent industry in Jordan rose to advanced ranks, which gave it a competitive advantage and made it worthy of display in various countries of the world.
summer resort This industry is fast and ever-evolving, keeping pace with the increasing demand for high-quality products, with the efforts of manufacturers who have become able to take the most efficient way to market and develop their products.
Al-Shamali pointed out that the chemical and cosmetic industries sector, of which the detergent industry is a part, is one of the most important economic sectors, as its exports represented about 16 percent of industrial exports in 2021.
He stressed that it represents a successful model in responding to the requirements of the local and global market, pointing out that the industry faces a great opportunity to develop and increase production and marketing, with the support of the government, which considers the industry a basic building block in the economy.
For his part, the head of the Jordan and Amman Chambers of Industry, Engineer Fathi Al-Jaghbir, said that the conference aims to make Jordan a regional center for the detergent industry, by developing and enhancing its competitiveness, by benefiting from international technological expertise, stressing that the industry faces many challenges that require the work and cooperation of the public and private sectors. Together, and building a true institutional partnership, by supporting promotion, marketing and financing activities, and discussing relevant legislation before its approval.
Jaghbir indicated that the number of establishments operating in the detergent industry is 768, with a capital of approximately 788 million dinars.
The detergent industry employs about 15,000 workers, and its exports reached nearly one billion dinars in 2021.
The owner of the Giant Group and its CEO, Hassan Al-Smadi, considered the conference a necessity as it provides an opportunity for Jordanian manufacturers to exchange experiences with leading international companies with experience in the detergent industry.
He stressed that this industry is constantly evolving, so that its production meets the needs of the consumer, through its commitment and provision of the highest international standards, under the supervision of a number of regulatory authorities, which contributed to its progress and its access to many markets.
Al-Smadi indicated that the Giant Group is now producing raw materials, not just household cleaning materials, by applying the latest technologies in this regard, expressing its aspiration to expand in cooperation with specialized international companies.
Also, within the activities of the conference, which was organized by the Jordan and Amman Chambers of Industry, a specialized exhibition was opened for suppliers of raw materials for the detergent industry, with the participation of 42 major international and local cleaning companies.
About 600 participants from Jordan and various Arab and foreign countries participated in the conference.

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