FX.co ★ Israel Trade Deficit Stable in September

In September 2025, Israel's trade deficit remained steady at USD 3.17 billion, compared to USD 3.16 billion in the same month the previous year. There was a 0.8% decline in imports, which totaled USD 7.86 billion, primarily due to reduced purchases of raw materials and fuels. Concurrently, exports decreased by 1.4% to USD 4.70 billion, significantly impacted by downtrends in the manufacturing and mining sectors. Over the first nine months of 2025, the trade deficit expanded to USD 28.93 billion, from USD 23.97 billion during the same timeframe in 2024, driven by a marked rise in imports amid a slight decrease in export activity.