RAMALLAH,
Monday, December 20, 2021 (WAFA) – An increase in registered exports and
imports in goods by 19% and 22% has been noted respectively in October 2021
compared to the previous month, according to a report by the Palestinian
Central Bureau of Statistics (PCBS).
Exports
increased in October 2021 by 19% compared to September 2021. It also increased
by 34% compared to October 2020 and reached USD 132.9 Million.
Exports
to Israel increased in October 2021 by 10% compared to September 2021 and it
represented 85% of total exports in October 2021.
At
the same time, exports to other countries increased by 104% during the same
period compared to September 2021, and reached USD 20.2 Million.
Imports
increased in October 2021 by 22% compared to September 2021. It also increased
by 36% compared to October 2020 and reached USD 624.7 Million.
Imports
from Israel increased by 10% in October 2021 compared to September 2021 and it
represented 54% of total imports in October 2021.
At
the same time, imports from other countries increased by 40% compared to
September 2021.
The
trade balance which represents the difference between exports and imports
showed an increase in trade deficit by 23% in October 2021 compared to
September 2021. It also increased by 37% compared to October 2020 and reached
USD 491.8 Million.
K.T./
K.F.
