Jordan Chamber of Commerce

What Jordan Chamber of Commerce does

Jordan Chamber of Commerce (JCC; غرفة تجارة الأردن) is a private, non-profit membership-based trade association founded in 1955 and headquartered in Amman. It operates as the statutorily designated umbrella organization for sixteen national commercial chambers distributed across the major cities of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, providing unified private-sector representation in trade policy formulation, international economic cooperation, and cross-border trade promotion.

The chamber delivers a portfolio of services rather than unified technology products. Its offering includes trade delegation coordination, bilateral and multilateral business forum organization (Arab-German, Arab-Greek, Jordan-India, Jordan-Kuwait), economic cooperation agreements with Arab and foreign counterpart chambers, certificates of origin issuance, an online Business Opportunities Platform connecting international firms with Jordanian partners, a digital Chamber Library of economic reports and trade statistics, and business incubation services through the 'Water and Energy' (مية وطاقة) project. Its underlying technology stack is described as standard web-based systems for member communication and trade facilitation, with no proprietary software, AI/ML capabilities, or public APIs.

JCC's revenue model is a membership trade association structure with annual billing cycles, supplemented by nominal service fees (certificates, publications) and likely government and UAC institutional support; membership fee schedules are not publicly disclosed. Its go-to-market is event- and partnership-driven: the chamber secures reach through international business forums, trade delegations, MoU signings, and its x16-chamber domestic distribution network. It serves member businesses across all economic, commercial, and service sectors, with no segmental concentration beyond the aggregate 'Jordanian private commercial sector' constituency. Governance is led by Chairman Nael Al-Kabarity (since 2016), who simultaneously serves as President of the General Union of Arab Chambers.

Name

Jordan Chamber of Commerce

Legal name

Jordan Chamber of Commerce

Website

https://jocc.org.jo

Company type

Private

Founded year

1955

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Jordan Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit trade association founded in 1955 in Amman, serving as the statutory umbrella for sixteen national commercial chambers across Jordan, providing trade delegation services, business forums, policy advocacy, and certificates of origin to member businesses in all economic sectors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Amman

HQ country

Jordan

HQ region

Middle East

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Jordan Chamber of Commerce is a private, non-profit trade association that serves as the umbrella body for 16 national commercial chambers across Jordan. It provides trade facilitation services including coordinating trade delegations, organizing business forums, issuing certificates of origin, publishing economic research, and maintaining a digital library and business opportunities platform to support member businesses across all economic, commercial, and service sectors.

Product overview

Jordan Chamber of Commerce offers a portfolio of services supporting Jordan's trade and business community rather than a unified technology product. The chamber provides trade facilitation services including organizing delegations and business forums, managing economic cooperation agreements with Arab and foreign partners, issuing certificates of origin, maintaining a business opportunities platform connecting international companies with Jordanian partners, publishing economic research and statistical bulletins, operating a digital library of trade documents, and offering business incubation services through the 'Water and Energy' project. The organization serves as an umbrella body covering sixteen national commercial chambers across Jordan's major cities, focusing on policy advocacy, trade promotion, and private sector development rather than commercial technology products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Trade Delegation Services (الوفود التجارية) Facilitation and coordination of trade delegations between Jordanian businesses and international partners, including organizing visits and matchmaking services for member companies.
• Business Forum Organization Organizing and hosting business forums connecting Jordanian enterprises with international counterparts, such as the Jordan-India Business Forum and Arab-German Business Forum.
• Economic Cooperation Agreements (اتفاقيات تعاون) Facilitating cooperation agreements with Arab and foreign chambers of commerce to enhance bilateral trade and investment relations.
• Trade Publications and Economic Research Publication and dissemination of economic studies, market research, and statistical bulletins covering trade and economic indicators for the Jordanian business community.
• Business Opportunities Platform Online platform listing business opportunities from international companies seeking partnerships with Jordanian businesses across various sectors.
• Certificate of Origin Services Issuance of certificates of origin for exported goods and coordination for delayed containers at ports, serving Jordanian exporting companies.
• Chamber Library (مكتبة الغرفة) Digital library providing access to economic reports, trade statistics, legal documents, and market studies for JCC members.
• Incubator Services (مية وطاقة) Business incubation services launched as part of the 'Water and Energy' (مية وطاقة) project to support startups and small enterprises in Jordan.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered moderate and core.

• Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)moderateStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 February 2026The Jordan Chamber of Commerce held talks with a JICA delegation to discuss economic cooperation and investment opportunities. JICA outlined its support for developing countries through technical assistance, concessional loans, grants, and projects in key sectors such as energy, water, health, and education. King Abdullah's recent visit to Japan is expected to further strengthen bilateral economic relations.
• Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 December 2025The Jordan Chamber of Commerce (JCC) and the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to enhance economic, trade, and investment cooperation during the Jordan-India Business Forum. The agreement aims to expand trade, facilitate communication, encourage trade missions, and support joint initiatives with focus on IT, energy, logistics, and tourism sectors.
• General Union of Arab Chambers of Commerce, Industry and AgriculturecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe JCC maintains active cooperation with the General Union of Arab Chambers (UAC), participating in joint economic monitors, forecasts, and Arab economic conferences. The chamber contributes to UAC publications and coordinates Arab trade policy positions.
• Agadir Agreement Member ChambersmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe JCC coordinates with chambers from Agadir Agreement member countries (Jordan, Egypt, Tunisia, Morocco) to facilitate trade cooperation and joint economic initiatives under the Agadir Agreement framework.
• German-Arab Chamber of CommercemoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerActive participation in Arab-German Business Forums and cooperation with German business associations for trade facilitation and investment promotion between Jordan and Germany.
• Arab-Greek Chamber of CommercemoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe JCC participates in Arab-Greek Economic Forums and cooperates with the Arab-Greek Chamber of Commerce for trade and investment promotion, including maritime and logistics sector collaboration.
• Chinese Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT)moderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe JCC received CCPIT delegations from Ningxia region and signed cooperation agreements to promote trade between Jordan and China, supporting participation in China-Arab States Expo.

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Confederation of Indian Industry (CII): A leading Indian business association with a strong focus on trade promotion, policy advocacy, and international business partnerships. Comparable to JCC in its non-profit membership model and active engagement in bilateral business forums and trade delegations with Arab and other partner countries.
• Confederation of British Industry (CBI): A premier UK business membership organization focused on policy advocacy, economic research, and trade promotion. Comparable to JCC as a non-profit trade association representing private-sector interests in trade policy and international economic cooperation.
• Egyptian Federation of Chambers of Commerce: Egypt's national chamber federation coordinating subnational Egyptian chambers. Directly comparable to JCC as a fellow Agadir Agreement member and Arab national trade association with a similar umbrella structure over multiple city-level chambers.
• German-Arab Chamber of Commerce: A bilateral chamber that JCC actively partners with for Arab-German Business Forums. Directly comparable as a non-profit chamber facilitating trade, investment, and business matchmaking between Arab and German private sectors.
• Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI): India's largest and oldest apex business chamber, with which JCC signed an MoU in December 2025. Directly comparable as a non-profit, membership-based trade association that organizes business forums, trade delegations, and policy advocacy for its national private sector.
• Dubai Chamber of Commerce: A regional MENA peer chamber that also issues certificates of origin, organizes trade missions, and represents its emirate's private sector internationally. Highly comparable in mandate, service portfolio, and membership structure to JCC, though operating in a higher-growth trade hub.
• London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI): A long-established (1881) non-profit chamber providing trade documentation, international trade services, networking, and policy advocacy to London-based businesses. Closely comparable to JCC in service portfolio (especially certificates of origin and trade facilitation) and non-profit membership model.

Broad incumbents

• General Union of Arab Chambers of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture (UAC): The pan-Arab umbrella chamber of which JCC's chairman is president. Operates as a broader regional incumbent that coordinates national chambers across the Arab world; directly comparable in function but at a wider geographic scope than JCC's Jordan-specific mandate.
• U.S. Chamber of Commerce: The world's largest business federation and a global benchmark for national chamber of commerce operations. Comparable as a non-profit membership association offering policy advocacy, trade facilitation, and international business services, though at a vastly larger scale and budget.
• International Chamber of Commerce (ICC): The world business organization representing more than 45 million companies across over 100 countries. Comparable to JCC in its non-profit, membership-based model and its role in setting trade rules (e.g., Incoterms, certificates of origin), but operating at a global rather than national level.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/jocc_jo
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Revenue estimate

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

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