Imports from China have grown from 0.9 billion US$ in 2000, to US$ 6.2 billion in 2010, compared to US$4.7B Dollars in 2009. 23.1% of goods manufactured in China were imported via third countries.

The service that will connect Tilbury, Rotterdam and Bremerhaven in Europe with Veracruz and Altamira in Mexico is the fastest on this route and is not calling any US port

Israel fell to 27th place from 23rd place last year and from 14th place three years ago. Qatar leads the rankings from the Middle East

The 2007 index showed an improvement in Israel's standing from last year, rising to 30th place out of the 180 countries surveyed, while in 2006 Israel was ranked 34. This year's score rose to 6.1 out of 10, compared with 5.9 in 2006

The ICIC extends credit facilities to Israeli exporters active in 115 countries, to the level of US$9 billion annually

Israel Export and International Cooperation Institute (IEICI) reported last week that in a survey of Israeli exports markets of over $1 million per month, in February 2006 Egypt was Israel’s fastest growing export market: exports to Egypt rose by 168%, co

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