The industry in Jordan experienced a 20% decline after the occupation of the West Bank. In the 1940s this decline was followed by a boom during the 1960s despite the 1967 war .The industrial sector in Jordan includes both locally and foreign owned projects.

The Hashemite kingdom of Jordan is rich in mineral resources. In the country there are large deposits of phosphates, potash, limestone marble, and salt. More recently discovered minerals in the country include quartzite, gypsum and barite. In the country there are also some un-exploited deposits of copper, shale oil and uranium. Most manufacturing plants are concentrated in the area around Amman. The chief industries that exist in Jordan include phosphate extraction, oil refining, and cement production. V consumer goods are also produced on a smaller scale.

Electric power in Jordan is generated by oil fired thermal plants. The country's major power stations are located in Amman, Aqaba, and Zarqa .The three stations are linked by a transmission system. Towards the end of the 20th century the country had succeeded in linking most of the its towns and cities to a countrywide grid.

10% of the land in Jordan is suited for agricultural use. Some foodstuffs are imported to meet the needs of the people. Wheat and barley are the most widely planted crops in the Jordanian uplands. They get their supply of water from natural rainfall. In the irrigated lands of the Jordan valley citrus fruits, melons, and vegetables are planted. Pastureland is limited in the country.It barely satisfies the needs of the local livestock. The area suited for pastureland has been reduced further. This is due to the fact that a large percentage of this land has been used for the planting of olive and fruit trees. Sheep and goats are the most important sources of livestock in the country camels, cattle, mules, donkeys, and poultry are also used for the same purpose.