The State Statistics Factory has released data detailing the trade performance of goods and services for the period spanning January through May 2026, comparing these figures to the same period in 2025. Overall, the total value of goods imported reached 217,977.7 million dinars, marking a 5.70% growth compared to the previous year. Conversely, the value of goods exported totaled 306,513.7 million dinars, reflecting a 5.91% decrease.
Analysis of the trade exchange, categorized by the Standard International Trade Classification, highlights several sectors driving the increase in goods import. The highest rates of growth were observed in the import of catalysts for vehicles containing noble metals or mineral compounds, wire conductors for heating and lighting, business items from sub-group 821.1, and other vehicle catalysts. Furthermore, the data indicates a significant concentration in the import sector regarding precious metals.
The most substantial imports were consistently recorded for platinum and palladium in various unprocessed forms, including unprocessed platinum, unprocessed palladium, and combinations thereof. These figures provide a detailed snapshot of the nation’s trade dynamics, showing specific areas of expansion within the goods import sector despite a notable contraction in goods exports.
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