Ramallah: A report by the Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics (PCBS) highlighted a significant rise in the trade balance deficit for registered goods, which increased by 43% in November 2025 compared to the same month in 2024.
According to Palestine News and Information Agency - WAFA, the report detailed that exports in November 2025 experienced a 30% increase compared to November 2024, reaching USD 184.4 million. Notably, exports to Israel surged by 43% in the same period, accounting for 87% of the total exports.
Conversely, exports to other countries saw a decline of 20% during November 2025 when compared to November 2024. Meanwhile, imports also rose significantly, increasing by 39% to reach USD 703.8 million in November 2025 compared to the previous year.
The report further indicated that imports from Israel grew by 40% in November 2025 compared to November 2024, making up 58% of total imports. Imports from other countries also saw an increase of 38% during the same period.