Gaza exports up 30% in 3rd quarter 2011

In addition to the agricultural exports, Gaza will soon be able to export furniture to Europe as part of a new pilot program
 
According to figures released last Wednesday by the IDF Coordinator for Government Activities in the Territories (CoGAT), in the third quarter of 2011, exports from Gaza were up by 30% over the corresponding period a year earlier.
 
Last Sunday Gaza began exporting agricultural products to markets in Europe. Gaza also began its export of strawberries and carnations to Europe, as part of an extensive project financed by the Dutch government.
 
A military source said that Gaza is expected to export about 150 tons of cherry tomatoes, 50 tons of peppers, 1,000 tons of strawberries and 20 million carnations.
 
Recently it was announced that, in addition to the agricultural exports, Gaza will soon be able to export furniture to Europe as part of a new pilot program.
 
A spokesperson for COGAT stressed last week that Israel would continue to pursue export from Gaza, as part of an economic-civilian policy undertaken by the Israeli government.