Imports of goods and services (current LCU) in Palestine
Palestine: Imports of goods and services (current LCU) was 9.19 billion current LCU in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Imports of goods and services in Palestine, 1994–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
In 2025, imports of goods and services in Palestine stood at 9.19 billion current LCU.
The figure is up 8.8% on the previous year and up 20.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services in Palestine peaked at 12.26 billion current LCU in 2022 and was at its lowest, 2.04 billion current LCU, in 1994.
That places Palestine 167th out of 193 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports of goods and services (current LCU) in Palestine, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 2.04 billion current LCU | — |
| 1995 | 2.44 billion current LCU | +19.4% |
| 1996 | 2.50 billion current LCU | +2.3% |
| 1997 | 2.75 billion current LCU | +9.9% |
| 1998 | 2.89 billion current LCU | +5.1% |
| 1999 | 3.36 billion current LCU | +16.6% |
| 2000 | 2.90 billion current LCU | -13.9% |
| 2001 | 2.70 billion current LCU | -6.9% |
| 2002 | 2.23 billion current LCU | -17.2% |
| 2003 | 2.52 billion current LCU | +12.7% |
| 2004 | 3.14 billion current LCU | +24.7% |
| 2005 | 3.57 billion current LCU | +13.9% |
| 2006 | 3.68 billion current LCU | +3.1% |
| 2007 | 4.28 billion current LCU | +16.3% |
| 2008 | 4.65 billion current LCU | +8.4% |
| 2009 | 4.94 billion current LCU | +6.4% |
| 2010 | 5.26 billion current LCU | +6.5% |
| 2011 | 5.72 billion current LCU | +8.7% |
| 2012 | 6.30 billion current LCU | +10.1% |
| 2013 | 6.85 billion current LCU | +8.7% |
| 2014 | 7.26 billion current LCU | +6.1% |
| 2015 | 7.65 billion current LCU | +5.3% |
| 2016 | 7.87 billion current LCU | +3.0% |
| 2017 | 8.50 billion current LCU | +8.0% |
| 2018 | 9.02 billion current LCU | +6.1% |
| 2019 | 9.16 billion current LCU | +1.5% |
| 2020 | 8.07 billion current LCU | -12.0% |
| 2021 | 10.09 billion current LCU | +25.2% |
| 2022 | 12.26 billion current LCU | +21.4% |
| 2023 | 11.03 billion current LCU | -10.0% |
| 2024 | 8.45 billion current LCU | -23.4% |
| 2025 | 9.19 billion current LCU | +8.8% |
Palestine compared with similar countries
- Palestine's 9.19 billion current LCU is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 787.38 billion current LCU, 1% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Palestine's 9.19 billion current LCU is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 858.87 billion current LCU, 1% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2.66 billion current LCU | 2.04 billion current LCU | 3.36 billion current LCU | 6 |
| 2000s | 3.46 billion current LCU | 2.23 billion current LCU | 4.94 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 7.36 billion current LCU | 5.26 billion current LCU | 9.16 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 9.85 billion current LCU | 8.07 billion current LCU | 12.26 billion current LCU | 6 |
Countries ranked near Palestine
More economy & growth data for Palestine
- Real gdp growth, annual growth rate -123.81 % change on previous year (2023)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 14.66 million BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0009 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 2.71 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 329.83 million BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 103.37 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0192 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 60.93 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 37.44 % change on previous year (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), per unit of GDP 0.1063 includes gold, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services in Palestine?
- Imports of goods and services in Palestine was 9.19 billion current LCU in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services recorded in Palestine?
- The highest recorded value was 12.26 billion current LCU in 2022.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services recorded in Palestine?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.04 billion current LCU in 1994.
- How does Palestine rank for imports of goods and services?
- Palestine ranks 167th out of 193 countries with data for 2025.
- Is imports of goods and services rising or falling in Palestine?
- Over the last ten years it is up 20.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Palestine data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs), published as part of Imports of goods and services (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imports of goods includes change in the economic ownership of goods from non-residents to residents of the compiling economy, irrespective of physical movement of goods across national borders. Imports of services includes services provided by non-residents to residents. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This series is expressed in local currency units.