Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics (PCBS)

Preliminary Results of the Palestinian Registered* External Trade

 in Goods of April, 04/2016.

Exports:

Exports increased in April, 2016 by 3.8% compared to March, 2016. It also increased by 5.3% compared to April, 2015 and reached USD 80.0 Million.

Exports to Israel increased in April, 2016 by 2.5% compared to March, 2016 and represented 88.6% of total exports in April, 2016.

At the same time, exports to other countries  increased by 15.1% during the same period compared to March, 2016.

Imports:

Imports slightly increased in April, 2016 by 0.3% compared to March, 2016. While it decreased by 3.5% compared to April, 2015 and reached USD 405.1 Million.

Imports from Israel increased by 5.2% in April, 2016 compared to March, 2016 and represented 54.5% of total imports in April, 2016.

On the other hand, imports from other countries decreased by 5.0% compared to March, 2016.

Net Trade Balance on Registered Goods:

The trade balance which represents the difference between exports and imports slightly decreased by 0.5% in April, 2016 compared to March, 2016. It also decreased by 5.5% compared to April, 2015 and reached USD 325.1 Million.