Jerusalem, 9 June, 2026 (TPS-IL) — The Israel Tax Authority reported that in May 2026, compared to May 2025, there was a mixed trend in imports of white goods (major appliances). Refrigerators and washing machines increased by 9.25% and 37.3%, respectively. Imports of tumble dryers and dishwashers, on the other hand, decreased by 54.5% and 28.2%, respectively.
Since the beginning of the year, imports of refrigerators, dryers, and dishwashers have decreased by 9.0%, 56.5%, and 5.5%, respectively. Imports of washing machines have increased by 14.6%.
Television imports recorded a decrease of 43.9% compared to May 2025. This followed a sharp increase in April 2026 compared to the same month last year. Cumulatively, in January – May 2026, there was a moderate decrease of 1.6%