Trade deficit rises 15% in May
The Central Bureau of Statistics reported that the Palestinian trade balance deficit increased by 15% in May 2026 compared to the same month of the previous year, reaching $526.4 million. Exports saw a rise of 25%, totaling $193.3 million, with exports to Israel increasing by 33%, accounting for 96% of total exports. Meanwhile, imports grew by 18% to $719.7 million, with imports from Israel rising by 42%, constituting 65% of total imports. This resulted in a deterioration of the trade balance, with the gap between exports and imports widening.
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