Palestine Trade Gap Widens in June

2026-08-24 08:20 By Jereli Escobar 1 min. read

Palestine’s trade deficit widened to USD 521.3 million in June 2026 from USD 388.4 million in the corresponding month a year earlier.

Exports rose 74% year-on-year to USD 213.4 million, supported by a 79% increase in sales to Israel, which accounted for 96% of total exports.

Exports to other countries also increased by 6%.

Meanwhile, imports climbed 44% to USD 734.7 million, driven by a 63% increase in imports from Israel, which represented 62% of total imports.

At the same time, purchases from other countries rose 20%.

In January-June, the country’s trade deficit widened to USD 3,094.8 million from USD 2,710.4 million in the corresponding period last year.



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Palestine Trade Gap Widens in June
Palestine’s trade deficit widened to USD 521.3 million in June 2026 from USD 388.4 million in the corresponding month a year earlier. Exports rose 74% year-on-year to USD 213.4 million, supported by a 79% increase in sales to Israel, which accounted for 96% of total exports. Exports to other countries also increased by 6%. Meanwhile, imports climbed 44% to USD 734.7 million, driven by a 63% increase in imports from Israel, which represented 62% of total imports. At the same time, purchases from other countries rose 20%. In January-June, the country’s trade deficit widened to USD 3,094.8 million from USD 2,710.4 million in the corresponding period last year.
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