Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics (PCBS)
A decrease in Trade Balance Deficit on Registered* Goods by 5% in April, 2021/04
Exports in Goods
Exports slightly decreased in April, 2021 by 0.1% compared to March, 2021. While it increased by 109% compared to April, 2020 and reached USD 114.6 Million.
Exports to Israel increased in April, 2021 by 3% compared to March, 2021 and it represented 91% of total exports in April, 2021
On the other hand, exports to other countries decreased by 22% during the same period compared to March, 2021.
Imports in Goods
Imports decreased in April, 2021 by 4% compared to March, 2021. While it increased by 58% compared to April, 2020 and reached USD 487.8 Million.
Imports from Israel decreased by 3% in April, 2021 compared to March, 2021 and it represented 53% of total imports in April, 2021.
At the same time, imports from other countries decreased by 5% compared to March, 2021.
Trade Balance on Registered Goods
The trade balance which represents the difference between exports and imports showed a decrease in trade deficit by 5% in April, 2021 compared to March, 2021. While it increased by 47% compared to April, 2020 and reached USD 373.2 Million.