Palestinian Registered* External Trade in Goods  ofJuly, 2013.

Exports:

Exports decreased in July, 2013 by 3.5% compared to June, 2013 and increased by 11.4% compared to July, 2012 and reached USD 68.6 Million.

Exports to Israel decreased in July, 2013 by 2.1% compared to June, 2013 and represented 91.0% of total exports in July, 2013.

On the other hand exports to other countries decreased by 15.8% during the same period compared to June, 2013.

Imports:

Imports increased in July, 2013 by 6.1% compared to June, 2013. And increased by 12.3% compared to July, 2012 and reached USD 412.7 Million.

Imports from Israel increased by 3.0% in July, 2013 compared to June, 2013 and represented 63.9% of total imports in July, 2013.

On the other hand, imports from other countries increased by 12.1% compared to June, 2013.

Net Trade Balance on Registered Goods:

The trade balance which represents the difference between exports and imports showed an increase in trade deficit by 8.2% compared to June, 2013. And increased by 12.5% compared to July, 2012 and reached USD 344.1 Million.