West Bank and Gaza Imports
Imports of goods and services BM.GSR.GNFS.CD
West Bank and Gaza's imports was $10.6B in 2025, ranked 119th globally. This represents a 28.8% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1995–2025.
Overview
West Bank and Gaza's imports stood at $10.6B in 2025, a rise of +$2.4B from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $10.6B by 2025. West Bank and Gaza ranked 119th globally.
West Bank and Gaza’s imports have risen sharply from 2,789,400,000.00 in 1995 to 10,646,014,187.27 in 2025, placing the territory at rank 119 globally. The upward trajectory accelerated after the early‑2000s trough of 2,233,643,760.00 in 2002, reaching an all‑time peak of 12,257,482,022.81 in 2022 before moderating slightly in the subsequent three years. Compared with peers of similar rank, the 2025 import level is marginally lower than Lao PDR’s 10,859,700,071.00 and Namibia’s 10,533,980,299.56, but higher than Guinea’s 10,451,745,400.00, suggesting that the West Bank and Gaza’s trade volume is broadly aligned with other lower‑rank economies. The sustained increase reflects expanding consumption and infrastructure rebuilding, yet the modest post‑peak dip signals sensitivity to regional instability and fiscal constraints. Continued investment in transport and customs efficiency could sustain the upward trend, while renewed political tensions might reverse it.
Data & projection
| Year | Imports | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | $11.0B | - | - |
| 2026* trend | $10.8B | - | - |
| 2025* trend | $10.6B | - | - |
| 2025 | $10.6B | +$2.4B | #119 |
| 2024 | $8.3B | −$3.4B | #36 |
| 2023 | $11.6B | −$620.2M | #66 |
| 2022 | $12.3B | +$2.2B | #75 |
| 2021 | $10.1B | +$2.0B | #75 |
| 2020 | $8.1B | −$1.1B | #79 |
| 2019 | $9.2B | +$137.5M | #76 |
| 2018 | $9.0B | +$520.3M | #77 |
| 2017 | $8.5B | +$631.8M | #79 |
| 2016 | $7.9B | +$226.1M | #81 |
| 2015 | $7.6B | +$382.4M | #76 |
| 2014 | $7.3B | +$417.1M | #70 |
| 2013 | $6.8B | +$545.7M | #64 |
| 2012 | $6.3B | +$577.0M | #63 |
| 2011 | $5.7B | +$458.8M | #62 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
West Bank and Gaza matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2008. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw imports improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
West Bank and Gaza's imports was $10.6B in 2025. Ranked 119th globally. This represents a 28.8% increase from the previous year.
West Bank and Gaza's imports peaked at $12.3B in 2022.
The lowest imports in West Bank and Gaza was $2.2B in 2002.
West Bank and Gaza ranks 119th globally in imports as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is BM.GSR.GNFS.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
West Bank and Gaza's imports is projected to reach $10.6B by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
West Bank and Gaza's imports was approximately 10.65 billion ($10.6B) in 2025.
The imports of West Bank and Gaza in 2025 was $10.6B. This ranks 119th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_west-bank-and-gaza_imports,
title = {West Bank and Gaza Imports},
url = {https://historysaid.com/west-bank-and-gaza/imports/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}