Our Story

Kamco Office

A name rooted in heritage, a business built on trust. Since 1960, we have connected global producers with buyers across Jordan and the Middle East — one honest transaction at a time.

The Founder

Mr. Issa Jalil Karmout

1937 – 2019  ·  Founder & Director, Kamco Office (1960 – 2019)

Born in 1937, Mr. Issa Jalil Karmout was a visionary merchant who understood that Jordan's growing economy needed reliable access to international food commodities. In 1960, he founded Kamco Office — a name derived from his family name, Karmout — in the heart of Amman.

Over nearly six decades, he personally built trade relationships across Cyprus, Greece, Italy, Spain, the United States, Denmark and beyond. His approach was always the same: deep product knowledge, honest dealing, and long-term thinking over short-term profit.

When Mr. Karmout passed away in 2019, he left behind not just a business, but a reputation — one that his family continues to honour to this day.

1960

Year Founded · Amman, Jordan

"A merchant's greatest asset is not his inventory — it is his word."

59

Years Active

10+

Trade Routes

15+

Countries

8

Categories

Our History

Six Decades of Trade

1960

The Foundation

Mr. Issa Jalil Karmout establishes Kamco Office in Amman, Jordan — a one-man brokerage connecting local buyers with international food commodity suppliers.

1970s

Expanding Trade Routes

Kamco builds direct relationships with producers in Cyprus, Greece, Italy and Spain. The office becomes a trusted name for canned goods, oils and spices across Jordan.

1980s

Reaching the Americas

New sourcing partnerships established in the United States and South America, broadening the commodity portfolio to include pulses, nuts and food additives.

1990s

Nordic & Danish Partnerships

Dairy and milk powder trade routes open through Denmark and Scandinavia, adding a new category to the growing Kamco portfolio.

2000s

Deepening Middle East Reach

Kamco expands distribution networks across the wider Middle East region, serving importers and manufacturers in multiple countries beyond Jordan.

2019

A Legacy Honoured

Mr. Issa Jalil Karmout passes away, leaving behind 59 years of trade built on integrity and vision. The family continues his work, honouring everything he built.

Today

Kamco Office

A symbol of endurance and growth — continuing to connect global producers with Middle East markets across eight commodity categories.

What We Stand For

Our Values

Integrity

Every transaction is built on honest representation of quality, origin and pricing. Our word has been our bond since 1960.

Global Reach

Direct relationships with producers across Europe, the Americas and Asia — giving our partners access to the best sources worldwide.

Partnership

We act as a true broker — representing both buyer and seller fairly, ensuring long-term relationships over short-term gains.

Expertise

Over six decades of commodity knowledge across food ingredients, spices, oils, dairy and additives — depth that no newcomer can replicate.

Global Sourcing Network

Origins & Trade Partners

Over six decades, Kamco Office has built direct sourcing relationships with producers and suppliers across four continents.

Europe

Countries

CyprusGreeceItalySpainDenmarkNetherlandsGermany

Commodities

Canned goods, dairy, oils, food additives

Middle East

Countries

JordanSaudi ArabiaUAEKuwaitIraqLebanonSyria

Commodities

Primary distribution market

Americas

Countries

United StatesBrazilArgentinaCanada

Commodities

Pulses, nuts, oils, food additives, corn starch

Asia & Africa

Countries

IndiaChinaTurkeyMoroccoEgyptPakistan

Commodities

Spices, seeds, pulses, dried fruits, additives

15+

Sourcing Countries

4

Continents

60+

Years of Relationships

Ready to Trade?

Let's Build a Partnership

Whether you are sourcing commodities or seeking distribution channels in the Middle East, we bring six decades of expertise to every conversation.