Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics (PCBS)
A decrease in Registered* Exports and Imports in Goods
in February, 02/2022 compared to the previous month.
Exports in Goods
Exports decreased in February, 2022 by 7% compared to January, 2022. While it increased by 24% compared to February, 2021 and reached USD 123.7 Million.
Exports to Israel decreased in February, 2022 by 7% compared to January, 2022 and it represented 86% of total exports in February, 2022.
At the same time, exports to other countries decreased by 9% during the same period compared to January, 2022.
Imports in Goods
Imports decreased in February, 2022 by 5% compared to January, 2022. While it increased by 31% compared to February, 2021 and reached USD 590.3 Million.
Imports from Israel increased by 5% in February, 2022 compared to January, 2022 and it represented 56% of total imports in February, 2022.
On the other hand, imports from other countries decreased by 15% compared to January, 2022.
Trade Balance on Registered Goods
The trade balance which represents the difference between exports and imports showed a decrease in trade deficit by 4% in February, 2022 compared to January, 2022. While it increased by 33% compared to February, 2021 and reached USD 466.6 Million.