RAMALLAH, October 22, 2026 (WAFA) – The Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics (PCBS) said that the trade balance deficit for registered goods increased by 17% in August 2026 compared to August 2025, reaching USD 559.6 million.

According to PCBS, exports to Israel increased in August 2026 by 29% compared to August 2025, representing 96% of total exports that month.

PCBS added that exports to other countries decreased by 46% during the same period.

The bureau reported that imports in goods increased by 19% in August 2026 compared to August 2025, reaching USD 776.6 million.

Imports from Israel increased by 16% compared to August 2025, representing 62% of total imports in August 2026. It said.

PCBS said that the trade balance, which represents the difference between exports and imports, showed an increase in the trade deficit by 17% in August 2026 compared to August 2025, reaching USD 559.6 million.

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