Palestine’s trade deficit widened to USD 539.2 million in January 2026 from USD 475.4 million in the same month a year earlier, hitting the largest trade deficit since September 2023. Imports rose 15% year-on-year to USD 710.4 million, driven by a 26% increase in purchases from Israel, which accounted for 61% of total imports, while imports from other countries edged up by 1%. Exports also increased by 22% to USD 171.2 million, supported by a 26% rise in shipments to Israel, representing 93% of total exports, while exports to other countries fell by 15%. source: Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics

Palestine recorded a trade deficit of 539.20 USD Million in January of 2026. Balance of Trade in Palestine averaged -308.64 USD Million from 2001 until 2026, reaching an all time high of -66.79 USD Million in April of 2002 and a record low of -598.90 USD Million in August of 2023. This page provides the latest reported value for - Palestine Balance of Trade - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news. Palestine Balance of Trade - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on March of 2026.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-02-23 08:00 AM
Balance of Trade
Dec $-500.9M $-519.4M $-600.0M
2026-03-25 08:00 AM
Balance of Trade
Jan $-539.2M $-500.9M $-535.0M
2026-04-23 08:00 AM
Balance of Trade
Feb $-539.2M


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Balance of Trade -539.20 -500.90 USD Million Jan 2026
Current Account -750.00 -665.00 USD Million Sep 2025
Exports 171.20 190.20 USD Million Jan 2026
Foreign Direct Investment 3770.00 3489.00 USD Million Dec 2025
Imports 710.40 691.10 USD Million Jan 2026


Palestine Balance of Trade
Palestine reports chronic trade deficits due to the territories' inability to access key resources and because of the mobility restrictions imposed by Israel. Palestine mainly exports cement, base metals, iron and steel, food and beverages, furniture, plastics and dairy products. Palestine mainly imports oil, food, vegetables, machinery, metals, vehicles, chemicals, livestock, beverages and salt. Palestine's main trading partner is Israel (accounting for around 74 percent of total trade). Other trading partners include China, Turkey, Germany, Italy and France. .
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
-539.20 -500.90 -66.79 -598.90 2001 - 2026 USD Million Monthly

News Stream
Palestine Trade Gap Highest Since 2023
Palestine’s trade deficit widened to USD 539.2 million in January 2026 from USD 475.4 million in the same month a year earlier, hitting the largest trade deficit since September 2023. Imports rose 15% year-on-year to USD 710.4 million, driven by a 26% increase in purchases from Israel, which accounted for 61% of total imports, while imports from other countries edged up by 1%. Exports also increased by 22% to USD 171.2 million, supported by a 26% rise in shipments to Israel, representing 93% of total exports, while exports to other countries fell by 15%.
2026-03-25
Palestine Trade Gap Widens in December
Palestine’s trade deficit widened to USD 500.9 million in December 2025 from USD 434.4 million in the corresponding month a year earlier. Imports rose 15% year-on-year to USD 691.1 million, driven largely by a 24% increase in arrivals from Israel, representing 59% of total imports, while purchases from other countries also grew by 5%. Meanwhile, exports increased by 16% to USD 190.2 million, supported by a 22% jump in shipments to Israel, which accounted for 89% of total exports. In contrast, outbound shipments to other destinations decreased by 19% in December. For the full year, the trade gap expanded to USD 5,700.3 million from USD 4,817.9 million in the same month of the previous year.
2026-02-23
Palestine’s Trade Deficit Largest in 4-Months
Palestine’s trade deficit widened sharply to USD 519.4 million in November 2025 from USD 364.2 million a year earlier. This marked the largest shortfall since July, as imports rose more than exports. Imports surged 39% year-on-year to USD 703.8 million, driven largely by a 40% increase in arrivals from Israel, representing 58% of total imports, while purchases from other countries also grew by 38%. Meanwhile, exports advanced by 30% to USD 184.4 million, supported by a 43% jump in shipments to Israel, which accounted for 87% of total exports, while outbound shipments to other destinations decreased by 20% in November. Over the January-November period, the trade gap expanded to USD 4,724 million from USD 4,383.5 million in the corresponding month of the previous year.
2026-01-22