Jerusalem, 16 April, 2026 (TPS-IL) — The Israel Tax Authority reported that in March 2026, compared to March 2025, there was a mixed trend in imports of white goods (major appliances).
Imports of refrigerators and clothes dryers decreased by 20.8% and 6.7% respectively. Imports of washing machines and dishwashers, on the other hand, increased by 12.4% and 56.6% respectively.
Since the beginning of the year, imports of refrigerators and dryers have decreased by 5.6% and 59.2% respectively. Imports of washing machines and dishwashers have increased by 19.0% and 4.3% respectively.
Television imports decreased by 16.1% in March 2026 compared to the same month last year. Cumulatively, in January – March 2026, there was an increase of 7.4% compared to January – March 2025.