Decrease in the Wholesale Price1 Index (WPI) During the First Quarter of 2018


The overall WPI in Palestine with its base year (2007 = 100) reached 122.52 in the First quarter 2018, which indicates a decrease by 1.44% compared with the Fourth quarter 2017.

WPI for local products (2007 = 100) reached 122.69 in the First quarter 2018, which indicates a decrease by 1.47% compared with the Fourth quarter 2017.

WPI for imported products (2007 = 100) reached 122.07 in the First quarter 2018, which indicates a decrease by 1.13% compared with the Fourth quarter 2017.

The table shows the relative share and the quarterly percent changes in WPI by major activities in Palestine for the period: Second quarter 2017 – First quarter 2018


-The resale (sale without transformation) of new and used goods to retailers, industrial, commercial, institutional or professional users, to other wholesalers, or to those acting as agents or brokers in buying merchandise for, or selling merchandise to such persons or companies.  The wholesale price includes VAT and any transport charges.