23 Apr

The Preliminary Results of the Palestinian Registered External Trade In Goods for February, 02/2026

 Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics (PCBS)

An increase in Trade Balance Deficit for Registered* Goods by 17%

 In February, 02/2026 compared to February 2025.

Exports in Goods

Exports increased in February, 2026 by 31% compared to February, 2025 and reached USD 181.1 Million.

Exports to Israel increased in February, 2026 by 37% compared to February, 2025 and it represented 93% of total exports in February, 2026.

On the other hand, exports to other countries decreased by 19% during the same period compared to February, 2025.

Imports in Goods

Imports increased in February, 2026 by 20% compared to February, 2025 and reached USD 732.2 Million.

Imports from Israel increased by 34% in February, 2026 compared to February, 2025 and it represented 64% of total imports in February, 2026.

At the same time, imports from other countries increased by 1% compared to February, 2025.

Trade Balance on Registered Goods

The trade balance, which represents the difference between exports and imports, showed an increase in trade deficit by 17% in February, 2026 compared to February, 2025 and reached USD 551.1 Million.

 

(*): Includes actual data received from official sources.