Palestine Trade Deficit Widens in April

Palestine’s trade deficit widened to USD 428.0 million in April 2025 from USD 317.5 million in the same month of the previous year.

Imports surged by 34% year-on-year to USD 563.8 million, driven by a 15% increase in purchases from Israel, which made up 53% of the total number of imports, and a 47% rise in purchases from other countries.

Meanwhile, exports grew at a rate of 32% year-on-year to USD 135.8 million, mainly due to a 28% increase in sales to Israel, which accounted for 90% of the country’s total exports.

Exports to other countries also rose by 75%, reversing a 44% drop recorded in the same month of the previous year.