Trade partner
U.S. Imports
$384K
August 2026
U.S. Exports
$849K
August 2026
Trade surplus
$465K
August 2026 · U.S. exports more than it imports
In August 2026 the United States imported $384K from West Bank (Administered by Israel) and exported $849K to it, across 46 imported product categories.
Over the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $5.5M from West Bank (Administered by Israel) and exported $4.5M to it. In August 2026, the U.S. ran a monthly goods trade surplus of $465K with West Bank (Administered by Israel), exporting 2.2× as much as it imported. U.S. goods imports from West Bank (Administered by Israel) of $384K in August 2026 ran 24% below the year-to-date monthly average of $504K.
The West Bank is a landlocked territory on the west bank of the Jordan River, administered by Israel with areas of Palestinian Authority governance. Trade flows are heavily influenced by Israeli customs and border controls under the Paris Protocol economic framework. Importers and exporters must navigate dual regulatory environments, Israeli security procedures, and restrictions on movement of goods.
AI-written summary of the official U.S. Census Bureau trade figures on this page — verify before relying on it.
Trade with the West Bank is governed by the 1994 Paris Protocol, which ties Palestinian trade policy closely to Israeli customs regulations, tariffs, and import standards.
Yes. Goods entering the West Bank are subject to Israeli security screening and may require coordination with both Israeli authorities and the Palestinian Authority, depending on the destination zone (Area A, B, or C).
Key traded goods include food products, construction materials, consumer goods, and agricultural products, with Israel being the dominant trading partner by volume.
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The top U.S. imports from West Bank (Administered by Israel) are Fresh or Chilled Vegetables, Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Its Fractions and Dried Vegetables and Vegetable Mixtures, by value in the latest month.
| Rank | Product | Import value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $72K | |
| 2 | $63K | |
| 3 | $51K | |
| 4 | $49K | |
| 5 | $34K | |
| 6 | $20K | |
| 7 | $16K | |
| 8 | $15K | |
| 9 | $15K | |
| 10 | Estimated Imports of Low-Valued TransactionsChapter 99 · Special Import Reporting Provisions | $14K |
| $142K |
| 4 | $10K |
| 5 | $6K |
| 6 | $5K |
| 7 | $0 |
| 8 | $0 |
| 9 | $0 |
| 10 | $0 |