RAMALLAH,
Wednesday, June 23, 2021 (WAFA) – According to a report by Palestinian Central
Bureau of Statistics (PCBS), a decrease has been noted in trade balance deficit
on registered goods by 5% in April.
Exports
slightly decreased in April, 2021 by 0.1% compared to March, 2021, while it
increased by 109% compared to April, 2020 and reached USD 114.6 million.
Exports
to Israel increased in April, 2021 by 3% compared to March, 2021 and it
represented 91% of total exports in April, 2021
On
the other hand, exports to other countries decreased by 22% during the same
period compared to March, 2021.
Imports
decreased in April, 2021 by 4% compared to March, 2021, while it increased by
58% compared to April, 2020 and reached USD 487.8 million.
Imports
from Israel decreased by 3% in April, 2021 compared to March, 2021 and it
represented 53% of total imports in April, 2021.
At
the same time, imports from other countries decreased by 5% compared to March,
2021.
K.T./
K.F.
