RAMALLAH, Monday, October 25, 2021
(WAFA) – An increase in registered exports and imports in goods by 27% and 11%
respectively in August 08/2021 has been noted in comparison to the previous
month, according to a report by Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics
(PCBS).
Exports increased in August 2021 by
27% compared to July 2021. It also increased by 41% compared to August 2020 and
reached USD 138.7 Million.
Exports to Israel increased in
August 2021 by 28% compared to July 2021 and it represented 93% of total
exports in August 2021.
At the same time, exports to other
countries increased by 14% during the same period compared to July 2021.
Imports increased in August 2021 by
11% compared to July 2021. It also increased by 32% compared to August 2020 and
reached USD 560 Million.
Imports from Israel increased by 13%
in August 2021 compared to July 2021 and it represented 55% of total imports in
August 2021.
At the same time, imports from other
countries increased by 7% compared to July 2021.
The trade balance which represents
the difference between exports and imports showed an increase in trade deficit
by 6% in August 2021 compared to July 2021. It also increased by 30% compared
to August 2020 and reached USD 421.3 Million.
K.T./ K.F.
