Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics (PCBS)
A decrease in Registered* Exports and Imports in Goods by 19% and 9%
respectively in September,09/2021 compared to the previous month.
Exports in Goods
Exports decreased in September, 2021 by 19% compared to August, 2021. While it increased by 16% compared to September, 2020 and reached USD 111.9 Million.
Exports to Israel decreased in September, 2021 by 21% compared to August, 2021 and it represented 91% of total exports in September, 2021
On the other hand, exports to other countries increased by 10% during the same period compared to August, 2021.
Imports in Goods
Imports decreased in September, 2021 by 9% compared to August, 2021. While it increased by 21% compared to September, 2020 and reached USD 512.1 Million.
Imports from Israel decreased by 1% in September, 2021 compared to August, 2021 and it represented 60% of total imports in September, 2021.
At the same time, imports from other countries decreased by 18% compared to August, 2021.
Trade Balance on Registered Goods
The trade balance which represents the difference between exports and imports showed a decrease in trade deficit by 5% in September, 2021 compared to August, 2021. While it increased by 22% compared to September, 2020 and reached USD 400.2 Million.