Preliminary Results of the Palestinian Registered* External Trade in Goods of July, 07/2018
Exports in Goods:
Exports increased in July, 2018 by 12.1% compared to June, 2018. It also increased by 2.6% compared to July, 2017 and reached USD 91.1 Million.
Exports to Israel increased in July, 2018 by 12.2% compared to June, 2018 and it represented 90.7% of total exports in July, 2018.
At the same time, exports to other countries increased by 10.4% during the same period compared to June, 2018.
Imports in Goods:
Imports increased in July, 2018 by 10.7% compared to June, 2018. It also increased by 6.9% compared to July, 2017 and reached USD 487.9 Million.
Imports from Israel slightly increased by 0.9% in July, 2018 compared to June, 2018 and it represented 54.5% of total imports in July, 2018.
At the same time, imports from other countries increased by 25.3% compared to June, 2018.
Net Trade Balance on Registered Goods:
The trade balance which represents the difference between exports and imports showed an increase in trade deficit by 10.4% in July, 2018 compared to June, 2018. It also increased by 7.9% compared to July, 2017 and reached USD 396.8 Million.
Note: Includes actual data received from official sources.