An increase in Registered* Exports and Imports in Goods by 27% and 11% respectively in August, 08/2021 compared to the previous month.
Exports increased in August, 2021 by 27% compared to July, 2021. It also increased by 41% compared to August, 2020 and reached USD 138.7 Million.
Exports to Israel increased in August, 2021 by 28% compared to July, 2021 and it represented 93% of total exports in August, 2021
At the same time, exports to other countries increased by 14% during the same period compared to July, 2021.
Imports in Goods
Imports increased in August, 2021 by 11% compared to July, 2021. It also increased by 32% compared to August, 2020 and reached USD 560 Million.
Imports from Israel increased by 13% in August, 2021 compared to July, 2021 and it represented 55% of total imports in August, 2021.
At the same time, imports from other countries increased by 7% compared to July, 2021.
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 August, 2021 compared to July, 2021. It also increased by 30% compared to August, 2020 and reached USD 421.3 Million.
(*): Includes actual data received from official sources.