Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics (PCBS)
A decrease in Registered* Exports and Imports in Goods in September, 09/2023 compared to the previous month.
Exports in Goods
Exports decreased in September, 2023 by 15% compared to August, 2023. It also decreased by 2% compared to September, 2022 and reached USD 125.9 Million.
Exports to Israel decreased in September, 2023 by 13% compared to August, 2023 and it represented 92% of total exports in September, 2023.
At the same time, exports to other countries decreased by 34% during the same period compared to August, 2023 and reached USD 9.8 Million.
Imports in Goods
Imports decreased in September, 2023 by 9% compared to August, 2023. It also decreased by 5% compared to September, 2022 and reached USD 677 Million.
Imports from Israel decreased by 7% in September, 2023 compared to August, 2023 and it represented 59% of total imports in September, 2023.
At the same time, imports from other countries decreased by 12% compared to August, 2023.
Trade Balance on Registered Goods
The trade balance which represents the difference between exports and imports showed a decrease in trade deficit by 8% in September, 2023 compared to August, 2023. It also decreased by 6% compared to September, 2022 and reached USD 551.1 Million.