Israels Trade Deficit Hits $4.15 Billion in July

Jerusalem, 25 August, 2026 (TPS-IL) — Israel’s Central Bureau of Statistics reported that in July 2026 the trade deficit in goods trade (excluding diamonds) amounted to 12.4 billion Shekels ($4.15 billion).

Exports of goods (excluding diamonds) amounted to 16.6 billion Shekels ($5.57 billion). 34.1% of exports were to the American countries, 29.2% to European countries, 25.0% to Asian countries, and the remaining 11.7% to the rest of the world.

Imports of goods (excluding diamonds) amounted to 28.9 billion Shekels ($9.69 billion). 47.6% of imports were from European countries, 29.8% from Asian countries, 13.0% from American countries, and the remaining 9.6% from the rest of the world.

Trend data in recent months (May – July 2026):

Exports of goods to China increased by 47.0%.

Imports of goods from the Americas increased by 12.5%.