Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics (PCBS)
A decrease in Registered* Exports and Imports in Goods in December, 12/2023 compared to December, 12/2022.
Exports in Goods
Exports decreased in December, 2023 by 14% compared to December, 2022 and reached USD 128.8 Million.
Exports to Israel decreased in December, 2023 by 21% compared to December, 2022 and it represented 79% of total exports in December, 2023.
On the other hand, exports to other countries increased by 25% during the same period compared to December, 2022.
Imports in Goods
Imports decreased in December, 2023 by 37% compared to December, 2022 and reached USD 455.4 Million.
Imports from Israel decreased by 33% in December, 2023 compared to December, 2022 and it represented 62% of total imports in December, 2023.
At the same time, imports from other countries decreased by 42% compared to December, 2022.
Trade Balance on Registered Goods
The trade balance which represents the difference between exports and imports showed a decrease in trade deficit by 43% in December, 2023 compared to December, 2022 and reached USD 326.6 Million.