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.