Exports were US$3.51 billion and imports reached US$ 4.21 billion. Trade deficit in 2009 was US$5.1 billion
The Central Bureau of Statistics reported last week that Israel's trade deficit in February was US$699.8 million.
Exports were US$3.51 billion and imports reached US$ 4.21 billion. The CBS noted that on a seasonally adjusted basis, the trade deficit was US$553.3 million, as imports were US$3.82 billion, and exports were US$3.27 billion.
Trade deficit in 2009 was US$5.1 billion, the lowest level since 1990, and less than half of the trade deficit of US$13.2 billion in 2008.
CBS: February's trade deficit up - US$699.8 million
Exports were US$3.51 billion and imports reached US$ 4.21 billion. Trade deficit in 2009 was US$5.1 billion
15.03.10 / 00:00
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