Statistics: Trade deficit for recorded goods increases by 15% in December
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Statistics: Trade deficit for recorded goods increases by 15% in December

SadaNews - The Central Bureau of Statistics stated that the trade deficit for recorded goods increased by 15% during December 2025 compared to December 2024, with a deficit value of 500.9 million dollars.

The statistics office said in a statement today, Monday, that goods exports during October 2025 rose by 15% compared to October 2024, with a value of 190.2 million US dollars.

It clarified that exports to Israel increased during December 2025 by 22% compared to December 2024, accounting for 89% of the total value of exports in December 2025. In contrast, exports to the rest of the world decreased by 19% compared to December 2024.

Imports during December 2025 rose by 15% compared to December 2024, with a value of 691.1 million US dollars.

Imports from Israel during December 2025 increased by 24% compared to December 2024, comprising 59% of the total value of imports for December 2025. Additionally, imports from the rest of the world rose by 5% compared to December 2024.