U.S. Food Export to Jordan

Chihade International supplies American food products to registered importers and foodservice distributors in Jordan, shipped from our SQF-certified facility in Georgia. We are looking for a distributor partner in Jordan.

Why Jordan

Jordan’s stand-out advantage is trade access. The U.S.–Jordan Free Trade Agreement has given most U.S. goods duty-free treatment since 2001, and a further reciprocal trade agreement signed in July 2026 preserves that and eases entry for U.S. agricultural products.

U.S. agricultural exports averaged $219.8 million a year over 2019–2023, led by fruits and nuts and cereals. Food retail is worth around $10.8 billion, serving a heavily urbanised population of 11.55 million.

What We Do From the U.S.

We are a U.S. exporter. We do not operate warehouses or distribution in Jordan — that is what our distributor partners do. Our job is everything on the American side of the shipment:

• Sourcing from more than 300 U.S. manufacturers, to your specification
• Consolidating mixed loads into full containers, so you are not forced into single-supplier minimums
• Dry, chilled and frozen storage in our 64,000 sq. ft. SQF-certified facility in Lawrenceville, Georgia
• Arabic labelling, stickering and ink-jet date coding applied before goods leave the U.S.
• Export documentation — USDA and health certificates, halal certification where required, certificates of origin
• Ocean and air freight on contracted U.S. lanes, with expedited air for urgent replenishment

Import Requirements We Prepare For

The Jordan Food and Drug Administration (JFDA) is the primary competent authority for food safety and import inspection. The Jordan Standards and Metrology Organization (JSMO) handles standards, labelling and conformity, and the Ministry of Agriculture regulates unprocessed agricultural products, meat, poultry and feeds.

Halal certification is required for all meat and animal-derived products under Jordanian Standard JS 1475. The certificate must be issued and signed by an approved, licensed Islamic centre, with one certificate per consignment showing the slaughter date. One detail catches exporters out regularly: the halal logo must be printed on the manufacturer’s original label — stick-on labels are not accepted for the logo itself.

Labels must be in Arabic, and an Arabic adhesive label is acceptable for the remaining information. Genetically modified ingredients must be declared, and “best before” is treated as the expiry date.

Importers must be registered traders or commercial entities, and only authorised local forwarding agents may file customs declarations. Aqaba is Jordan’s only seaport; Queen Alia International in Amman handles air freight.

What We Look For in a Distributor Partner

We are deliberately selective, because these relationships tend to last decades rather than seasons. We are typically looking for:

• An established importer of record, with the licences and clearance experience the market requires
• Real coverage of at least one channel — modern retail, wholesale, foodservice distribution, or franchise supply
• Temperature-controlled storage and distribution appropriate to the categories you want to carry
• A sales team that can place and support a new brand rather than simply warehousing it
• An interest in a long-term programme, including exclusive lines where it makes sense for both sides

If that is a reasonable description of your business, we would like to talk.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do you have a warehouse or office in Jordan?

No. Chihade International is a U.S. exporter based in Lawrenceville, Georgia, and we ship from there. We do not hold stock inside Jordan. Local importing, clearance, storage and distribution are handled by our distributor partners — which is precisely the role we are looking to fill.

Do we have to order a full container of a single product?

No. Consolidation is one of the main reasons distributors work with us. We combine products from multiple U.S. manufacturers into one container, so you can carry a broad range without committing to full-truckload minimums from each supplier.

Can we get exclusive rights to a brand in our market?

In many cases, yes. Chihade International is the exclusive distributor of Country Sun, our own brand of American cheeses, mayonnaise, frying oils, cheese sauce and breakfast meats. Where it makes commercial sense on both sides, we grant exclusive Country Sun distribution rights by territory — a line your competitors cannot stock. See the range at countrysunfoods.com.

Does the U.S.–Jordan FTA cover food products?

The agreement has given most U.S. goods duty-free treatment since 2001, and the reciprocal agreement signed in July 2026 further eases access for U.S. agricultural products. We confirm the position for your specific product codes and prepare the origin documentation as part of the export pack.

Can the halal logo be added by sticker?

No. Jordan requires the halal logo to appear on the manufacturer’s original label. Other required information can go on an Arabic adhesive label, but not the logo. We arrange original-label printing with the plant where a halal claim is part of your programme.

Do we need to be a registered importer?

Yes. Jordan requires importers of commercial goods to be registered traders or commercial entities, and only authorised local forwarding agents can file customs declarations — which is exactly why we are looking for an established local partner rather than working direct.

How We Work With Partners in Jordan

Whichever channel you operate in, the U.S. side of the shipment is the same: sourcing, consolidation, preparation and documentation from our SQF-certified facility in Lawrenceville, Georgia.

• Franchise export — supplying U.S. franchise brands at their locations in Jordan.
• Distributor partnerships — for importers and foodservice distributors carrying American lines.
• Retail and supermarket consolidation — an American grocery range without single-supplier minimums.
• Export warehousing and 3PL — dry, chilled and frozen under one roof in Georgia.
• All export services — the full picture of what we handle before a container sails.
• Beef and protein export — U.S. beef, poultry and seafood, including halal programmes, with plant eligibility confirmed for each market.

Useful reading: Halal certification: what actually matters  ·  Multi-language labelling for exported U.S. food  ·  How to become a distributor partner  · How franchise export works ·  all export guides

Become Our Distributor Partner in Jordan

Tell us about your market coverage and the products you are looking for, and we will be in touch about a distribution program.