A decrease in the Registered* Exports in Goods by 17% in January,01/2019 Compared to the Previous Month

Exports in Goods
Exports decreased in January, 2019 by 17% compared to December, 2018. It also slightly decreased by 0.2% compared to January, 2018 and reached USD 82.7 Million

Exports to Israel decreased in January, 2019 by 16% compared to December, 2018 and it represented 88% of total exports in January, 2019.

At the same time, exports to other countries decreased by 29% during the same period compared to December, 2018 and reached USD 9.7 Million.

Imports in Goods
Imports increased in January, 2019 by 1% compared to December, 2018. It also increased by 8% compared to January, 2018 and reached USD 502.7 Million.

Imports from Israel decreased by 2% in January, 2019 compared to December, 2018 and it represented 55% of total imports in January, 2019.

On the other hand, imports from other countries increased by 6% compared to December, 2018.

Trade Balance on Registered Goods
The trade balance which represents the difference between exports and imports showed an increase in trade deficit by 6% in January, 2019 compared to December, 2018. It also increased by 10% compared to January, 2018 and reached USD 420 Million.


(*): Includes actual data received from official sources.