Palestinian Statistics: Trade Deficit of Recorded Goods Decreased by 4% in March 2026

SadaNews - Goods Exports

Exports increased in March 2026 by 33% compared to March 2025, reaching a value of 1.817 million USD.

Exports to Israel in March 2026 rose by 36% compared to March 2025, accounting for 94% of the total export value for March 2026. Meanwhile, exports to the rest of the world decreased by 1% compared to March 2025.

Goods Imports

Imports increased in March 2026 by 4% compared to March 2025, with a value of 643.3 million USD.

Imports from Israel in March 2026 rose by 18% compared to March 2025, constituting 61% of the total import value for March 2026. Conversely, imports from the rest of the world decreased by 13% compared to March 2025.

Trade Balance of Recorded Goods

The trade balance, which represents the difference between exports and imports, recorded a decline in the value of the deficit by 4% in March 2026 compared to March 2025, with a deficit value of 471.5 million USD.