Revenues from the import of private cars rose by 19.4% following the import of less polluting cars
Data released last week by the Tax Authority noted that August recorded a sharp rise in the number of cars imported to Israel.
Some 23,643 private vehicles were imported in August, compared to 18,025 in August 2010 - a 31% rise. The import of private cars totaled 166,243 units in the first eight months of 2011, a 16% increase compared to the same period last year.
The Tax Authority also noted that revenues from the import of private cars rose by 19.4% following the import of less polluting cars, which are subject to lower taxes. The data also noted that August experienced a mixed trend in the import of consumer durable goods.
The import of refrigerators was down 1%, the import of washing machines rose by 22%, tumble dryer imports dropped 6.7%, and dish washer imports recorded significant increase of 97%.
The import of commercial vehicles totaled 1,711 units in August, a 121% increase compared to the same period last year.
