Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics (PCBS)
Preliminary Results of the Palestinian Registered* External Trade in Goods of April, 04/2018.
Exports in Goods:
Exports decreased in April, 2018 by 3.3% compared to March, 2018. While it increased by 7.9% compared to April, 2017 and reached USD 91.5 Million.
Exports to Israel decreased in April, 2018 by 5.8% compared to March, 2018 and it represented 87.1% of total exports in April, 2018.
On the other hand, exports to other countries increased by 18% during the same period compared to March, 2018.
Imports in Goods:
Imports increased in April, 2018 by 1.9% compared to March, 2018. It also increased by 16.8% compared to April, 2017 and reached USD 473.5 Million.
Imports from Israel increased by 3.2% in April, 2018 compared to March, 2018 and it represented 59.2% of total imports in April, 2018.
At the same time, imports from other countries slightly increased by 0.1% compared to March, 2018.
Net Trade Balance on Registered Goods:
The trade balance which represents the difference between exports and imports showed an increase in trade deficit by 3.2% in April, 2018 compared to March, 2018. It also increased by 19.1% compared to April, 2017 and reached USD 382 Million.
Note:
*: Includes actual data received from official sources.