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Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics (PCBS)
A decrease in registered* Exports and Imports in Goods by 10% and 5% respectively in May,05/2021 compared to the previous month
Exports in Goods
Exports decreased in May 2021 by 10% compared to April, 2021. While it increased by 40% compared to May, 2020 and reached USD 103.3 Million.
Exports to Israel decreased in May, 2021 by 9% compared to April, 2021 and it represented 91% of total exports in May, 2021.
At the same time, exports to other countries decreased by 16% during the same period compared to April, 2021.
Imports in Goods
Imports decreased in May, 2021 by 5% compared to April, 2021. While it increased by 40% compared to May, 2020 and reached USD 461.7 Million.
Imports from Israel decreased by 2% in May, 2021 compared to April, 2021 and it represented 54% of total imports in May, 2021.
At the same time, imports from other countries decreased by 9% compared to April, 2021.
Trade Balance on Registered Goods
The trade balance which represents the difference between exports and imports showed a decrease in trade deficit by 4% in May, 2021 compared to April, 2021. While it increased by 40% compared to May, 2020 and reached USD 358.4 Million.