Services Exports Down 3%
Israel's services exports climbed 3% to $8.2 billion in March 2026, with high-tech services showing a strong 5.8% gain, excluding startups.
March 2026
Israels Labor Force Was Stable in April
Israel's April 2026 labor force data reveals minor fluctuations, with the participation rate at 62.0% and employment rate at 60.2%.
CPI in Israel Up 1.2% in April
Israel's Consumer Price Index rose 1.2% in April 2026, according to the Central Bureau of Statistics, with significant price hikes in fruit and transportation.
Increases in Producer Price Indexes
Israel's Producer Price Index for April 2026 reveals a 3.9% increase in industrial output prices, with fuel prices up 41.4% month-over-month.
Israel Sees $3.32 Billion Trade Deficit in March
Israel's March 2026 trade deficit reached $3.32 billion (9.8 billion Shekels), with goods exports at $5.5 billion and imports at $8.88 billion.
Traffic Fatalities in Israel Down in March
Road safety improved in Israel during March 2026, with traffic fatalities and accidents significantly decreasing compared to 2025 and recent averages.
Slight Increases in March Price Input Indexes
Israel's March 2026 input price indexes reveal a 0.2% rise in residential construction costs and a 0.8% increase for bus services.
Low Dollar Helps Fuel Sharp Increase in Tobacco Imports
Israel's cigarette imports surged 20.5% in March 2026, with the value of all tobacco imports rising 53%, driven by a weaker dollar and travel bans.
Mixed Trends in Appliance Imports March 2026
In March 2026, Israel's appliance imports saw mixed results, with refrigerators and dryers declining, while washing machines and dishwashers surged.