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

AMA Shipping Agencies in cooperation with AGREXCO, the Israeli fresh fruit and vegetables marketing company, shipped the Israeli 4x4 jeep which won the first prize in its category, driven by Ido Cohen, at the Paris Dakar 2004 Rally