In January 2005 import of goods (excluding diamonds) totaled $2.8 billion, export of goods (excluding diamonds) totaled $2.0 billion and the trade deficit (excluding diamonds) totaled $0.8 billion

According to an analysis made by the Federation of Israeli Chambers of Commerce of Statistic figures, published last week by the Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), Israeli trade with the ten new members of the EU is 32% higher, compared with trade before

Mr. Shraga Brosh, chairman of the Israel Export and International Cooperation Institute, said that exports of communications equipment in 2004 will rise 16.5% to $2.53 billion. Brosh made the comment last week at the opening of the Telecom Israel 2004 exh

Study published by the British financial weekly “The Economist” shows that Israel’s per capita GDP is almost $20,000 in terms of purchasing power parity (PPP)

Mr. Moshe Nahum head of the foreign relation desk at the Israeli manufacturers association said in a press release that over the last two years 19 technological co-operation agreements were signed between Israeli and European companies

Mr. Uriel Lynn, President of the Federation of Israeli Chambers of Commerce: Israel must closely watch economic development in the 10 new EEC members in order to keep its competitive

Press release issued by the Civil Aviation Authority ( CAA ) shows that during the first half of 2004 cargo movements at Ben-Gurion airport increased by 11% compared to same period last year

El Al continues to show profits. For the first time in its history, the airline has had four successive quarters showing profits; The cash flow from current activity in the reported quarter is higher than ever