A decrease in Registered* Exports and Imports in Goods in December

Exports in Goods Exports decreased in December, 2022 by 5% compared to November, 2022. It also decreased by 5% compared to December, 2021 and reached USD 150.1 Million. Exports to Israel slightly decreased in December, 2022 by 0.3% compared to November, 2022 and it represented 86% of total Exports in December, 2022. At the same time, exports to other countries decreased by 24% during the same period compared to November, 2022. Imports in Goods Imports decreased in December, 2022 by 4% compared to November, 2022. While it increased by 13% compared to December, 2021 and reached USD 721.6 Million. Imports from Israel decreased by 2% in December, 2022 compared to November, 2022 and it represented 58% of total imports in December, 2022. At the same time, imports from other countries decreased by 6% compared to November, 2022. Trade Balance on Registered Goods The trade balance which represents the difference between exports and imports showed a decrease in trade deficit by 4% in December, 2022 compared to November, 2022. While it increased by 19% compared to December, 2021 and reached USD 571.5 Million. (*): Includes actual data received from official sources.