Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics (PCBS)
A decrease in Registered* Exports and Imports in Goods in December, 12/2022 compared to the previous month.
Exports in Goods
Exports decreased in December, 2022 by 5% compared to November, 2022. It also decreased by 5% compared to December, 2021 and reached USD 150.1 Million.
Exports to Israel slightly decreased in December, 2022 by 0.3% compared to November, 2022 and it represented 86% of total Exports in December, 2022.
At the same time, exports to other countries decreased by 24% during the same period compared to November, 2022.
Imports in Goods
Imports decreased in December, 2022 by 4% compared to November, 2022. While it increased by 13% compared to December, 2021 and reached USD 721.6 Million.
Imports from Israel decreased by 2% in December, 2022 compared to November, 2022 and it represented 58% of total imports in December, 2022.
At the same time, imports from other countries decreased by 6% compared to November, 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 December, 2022 compared to November, 2022. While it increased by 19% compared to December, 2021 and reached USD 571.5 Million.