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Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics (PCBS)
An increase in registered* Exports and Imports in Goods by 15% and 12%
respectively in March, 03/2021 compared to the previous month
Exports in Goods
Exports increased in March, 2021 by 15% compared to February, 2021. It also increased by 73% compared to March, 2020 and reached USD 114.7 Million.
Exports to Israel increased in March, 2021 by 17% compared to February, 2021 and it represented 88% of total exports in March, 2021
On the other hand, exports to other countries decreased by 1% during the same period compared to February, 2021.
Imports in Goods
Imports increased in March, 2021 by 12% compared to February, 2021. It also increased by 26% compared to March, 2020 and reached USD 506.3 Million.
Imports from Israel increased by 7% in March, 2021 compared to February, 2021 and it represented 52% of total imports in March, 2021.
At the same time, imports from other countries increased by 19% compared to February, 2021.
Trade Balance on Registered Goods
The trade balance which represents the difference between exports and imports showed an increase in trade deficit by 11% in March, 2021 compared to February, 2021. It also increased by 17% compared to March, 2020 and reached USD 391.6 Million.