Imports of Major Appliances Down in January 2026
In February 2026, Israeli appliance imports, excluding washing machines, decreased significantly, with refrigerators, dryers, and dishwashers seeing declines.
Economy
Total Imports Up 19% in January
Israel's Tax Authority reported that total imports in February 2026 surged 19% to $8.7 billion, with a declining dollar exchange rate contributing to the rise.
Vehicle Imports to Israel More Than Double In January 2026
Vehicle imports in Israel more than doubled in February 2026, with private car imports soaring 123.3% due to favorable exchange rates and tax adjustments.
Israel’s Tourism Ministry Confirms 2,500 Entries, 16,000 Exits Since Outbreak of War
Since the war with Iran began, Israel's Tourism Ministry confirms 2,500 tourist entries and 16,000 exits, with 21,500 currently in the country.
Tel Aviv Stock Exchange TASE Recap March 10, 2026
The Tel Aviv Stock Exchange saw its main indices decline on March 10, 2026, with TA-35 closing at 4,187.97 and TA-90 at 4,058.33.
Foreign Trade Price Indices for 2025 Fell by 0.4%
Israel's 2025 export prices fell 0.4% and imports rose 1.3%, with notable shifts in refined petroleum and precious metals prices.
Shekel Exchange Rates End of Day Tuesday, March 10, 2026
On Tuesday, March 10, 2026, the Bank of Israel announced end-of-day exchange rates, showing the US Dollar fell 0.77% against the Shekel.
Israel Moves Forward with Guarantee Market Reform
Israel's Knesset Economics Committee has approved a legislative amendment to reduce concentration in the guarantee market, aiming to boost competition.
Average Monthly Salary in Israel $4,480
Israel's average monthly salary reached $4,480 in 2025, up 3.4% from the previous year, as reported by the Central Bureau of Statistics.
Shekel Exchange Rates End of Day Monday, March 9 2026
The Bank of Israel released end-of-day shekel exchange rates for March 9, 2026, indicating gains for the US Dollar, Euro, and British Pound against the Israeli.