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Israel Sees $4.3 Trade Deficit in February

Israel's trade deficit hit $4.3 billion in February 2026, as imports of 8.75 billion dollars dwarfed 4.4 billion dollars in exports.

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Jerusalem, 19 March, 2026 (TPS-IL) — Israel’s Central Bureau of Statistics reported that in February 2026 the country’s trade deficit in goods amounted to 13.5 billion Shekels ($4.3 billion).

Exports totaled 13.8 billion Shekels ($4.4 billion).

Imports totaled 27.3 billion Shekels ($8.75 billion).

According to trend data December 2025 – February 2026

Iron and steel imports fell by 20.4%.

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