The Economy of Jordan
Phosphates, Potash and Mining
Phosphates and potash from the Dead Sea are major exports, and Jordan is one of the world's larger phosphate producers.
Underground assets.
Phosphate
Used in fertiliser, mined in central and southern Jordan.
Potash
Extracted from the Dead Sea’s brine.
Prices
Exports vary with fertiliser markets.
Value addition
The country processes some into fertiliser products.
A salt pan
Evaporation ponds at the Dead Sea produce potash.
Assuming mineral exports are stable
Prices swing.
Key takeaways
- Phosphate and potash are key exports.
- They come from mines and the Dead Sea.
- Prices fluctuate.
- Some processing occurs.
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