Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics (PCBS)
An increase in Registered* Exports and Imports in Goods in December, 12/2021 compared to the previous month.
Exports in Goods
Exports increased in December, 2021 by 7% compared to November, 2021. It also increased by 23% compared to December, 2020 and reached USD 158.3 Million.
Exports to Israel increased in December, 2021 by 12% compared to November, 2021 and it represented 87% of total exports in December, 2021.
On the other hand, exports to other countries decreased by 19% during the same period compared to November, 2021.
Imports in Goods
Imports increased in December, 2021 by 1% compared to November, 2021. It also increased by 24% compared to December, 2020 and reached USD 638.4 Million.
Imports from Israel decreased by 5% in December, 2021 compared to November, 2021 and it represented 51% of total imports in December, 2021.
On the other hand, imports from other countries increased by 7% compared to November, 2021.
Trade Balance on Registered Goods
The trade balance which represents the difference between exports and imports showed a decrease in trade deficit by 1% in December, 2021 compared to November, 2021. While it increased by 24% compared to December, 2020 and reached USD 480.1 Million.
(*): Includes actual data received from official sources.