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.
Jerusalem, 3 May, 2026 (TPS-IL) — In March 2026, Israel’s Trade Deficit in goods trade (excluding diamonds) amounted to 9.8 billion Shekels ($3.32 billion). This is according to the data released by Israel’s Central Bureau of Statistics.
Israel’s exports of goods (excluding diamonds) amounted to 16.3 billion Shekels ($5.5 billion). Of the total exports of goods, exports to European countries accounted for 38%, exports to American countries 32%, exports to Asian countries 23%, and the remaining 7% to the rest of the world.
Imports of goods (excluding diamonds) amounted to 26.2 billion Shekels ($8.88 billion). 46% of imports were from European countries, 32% from Asian countries, 11% from American countries, and the remaining 11% from the rest of the world.
Trend data in recent months (January – March 2026)
A 36% decrease in exports of goods to China.
A 17% decrease in imports of goods from the Americas.
