Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics (PCBS)
A decrease in Registered* Exports and Imports in Goods in September, 09/2022 compared to the previous month
Exports in Goods
Exports decreased in September, 2022 by 17% compared to August, 2022. While it increased by 14% compared to September, 2021 and reached USD 128.1 Million.
Exports to Israel decreased in September, 2022 by 14% compared to August, 2022 and it represented 94% of total exports in September, 2022.
At the same time, exports to other countries decreased by 50% during the same period compared to August, 2022.
Imports in Goods
Imports decreased in September, 2022 by 2% compared to August, 2022. While it increased by 39% compared to September, 2021 and reached USD 712.1 Million.
Imports from Israel increased by 6% in September, 2022 compared to August, 2022 and it represented 61% of total imports in September, 2022.
On the other hand, imports from other countries decreased by 14% compared to August, 2022.
Trade Balance on Registered Goods
The trade balance which represents the difference between exports and imports showed an increase in trade deficit by 2% in September, 2022 compared to August, 2022. It also increased by 46% compared to September, 2021 and reached USD 584 Million.