Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics (PCBS)
An increase in Registered* Exports and Imports in Goods
in July, 07/2023 compared to the previous month
Exports in Goods
Exports increased in July, 2023 by 8% compared to June, 2023. It also increased by 15% compared to July, 2022 and reached USD 141.1 Million.
Exports to Israel increased in July, 2023 by 7% compared to June, 2023 and it represented 92% of total exports in July, 2023.
At the same time, exports to other countries increased by 26% during the same period compared to June, 2023.
Imports in Goods
Imports increased in July, 2023 by 3% compared to June, 2023. It also increased by 2% compared to July, 2022 and reached USD 699.6 Million.
Imports from Israel increased by 11% in July, 2023 compared to June, 2023 and it represented 58% of total imports in July, 2023.
On the other hand, imports from other countries decreased by 6% compared to June, 2023.
Trade Balance on Registered Goods
The trade balance which represents the difference between exports and imports showed an increase in trade deficit by 2% in July, 2023 compared to June, 2023. While it decreased by 1% compared to July, 2022 and reached USD 558.5 Million.