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Decrease in registered exports and imports of goods in December 2022 compared to previous month

Decrease in registered exports and imports of goods in December 2022 compared to previous month
Exports and imports of December 2012-2022

RAMALLAH, Sunday, February 26, 2023 (WAFA) - Exports decreased in December, 2022 by 5% compared to November, 2022. It also decreased by 5% compared to December, 2021 and reached $150.1 Million, today said the Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics (PCBS) in a press release.

Exports to Israel slightly decreased in December, 2022 by 0.3% compared to November, 2022 and it represented 86% of total Exports in December, 2022, said PCBS.

At the same time, exports to other countries decreased by 24% during the same period compared to November, 2022.

Imports decreased in December, 2022 by 4% compared to November, 2022. While it increased by 13% compared to December, 2021 and reached $721.6 Million, added the release.

Imports from Israel decreased by 2% in December, 2022 compared to November, 2022 and it represented 58% of total imports in December, 2022.

At the same time, imports from other countries decreased by 6% compared to November, 2022, said PCBS. 

The trade balance which represents the difference between exports and imports showed a decrease in trade deficit by 4% in December, 2022 compared to November, 2022. While it increased by 19% compared to December, 2021 and reached $571.5 Million, it concluded.

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