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IsraelIsrael Imports climbed to 11,138.4M in August 2026
FMPMonthlyReleased September 2026
Israel Imports climbed to 11,138.4M in August 2026, released September 2026, up 1,443.8M from July's 9,694.6M reading. The print exceeded the 8,200M consensus by 2,938.4M. The print is running well above the 12-month average of 8,907.73M. Over the past 3 months, Imports averaged 9,956.95M, vs 9,127.75M in the prior 3-month window. Imports is now the highest in 31 months.
Latest Release
11138.4
Actual
8200
Consensus
9694.6
Previous
Median Absolute Error
±1,256.95 million
across last 12 releases
Last Call
Aug 2026
Predicted: 10,898.05
Actual: 9,717.8
Error: +1,180.25
Sigmacast Σ-direction model: consensus + ½ × mean(surprise, trailing 90d).
CORRELATED SYMBOLS— markets that historically move with this indicator
| Symbol | Direction | Correlation | Asset Class | Co-movement | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GBP/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.62 | FOREX | Moves with | → View |
| EUR/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.52 | FOREX | Moves with | → View |
| USD/JPY | ▼ Inverse | −0.38 | FOREX | Moves against | → View |
| S&P 500 | ▲ Direct | +0.38 | INDEX | Moves with | → View |
| XAU/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.30 | COMMODITIES | Moves with | → View |
Correlation based on 12-month rolling window. Click any symbol to view its Sigmanomics forecast page.
THE RELEASE
Imports (Israel) was reported at 11,138.40 million in September 2026. This beat the market consensus of 8,200.00 million by 2,938.40 million. The reading rose from the previous value of 9,694.60 million. Trailing 12-month context per ETL data through August 2026. Over the past 12 months, the indicator has averaged 8,751.47 million, ranging from 7,435.40 million to 10,196.10 million across 11 releases.
WHY IT MATTERS
The trailing three releases averaged 9,883.50 million, up from the prior three at 8,746.10 million. Volatility over the past year (σ 843.86 million) is comparable than the prior year (σ 807.34 million). In August readings over the past 3 years, Imports has averaged 9,122.53 million.
THE MODEL'S TAKE
Historically, this indicator is positively correlated with GBP/USD (Bullish GBP). A secondary relationship exists with EUR/USD, positively correlated (Bullish EUR). Over the last 12 releases, the Sigmacast model's median absolute error is 1,256.95 million.
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update August 2026.
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About Imports — Israel
DEFINITION
Imports refer to the goods and services that a country purchases from other countries. This financial indicator is used to measure the amount of foreign goods and services that are brought into a country, and is an important factor in determining a country's trade balance and overall economic health. High levels of imports can indicate a strong demand for foreign products, while low levels may suggest a weaker economy or a focus on domestic production. Tracking imports can provide valuable insights into a country's trade relationships and global economic trends.
WHY THIS INDICATOR MATTERS
Trade-balance and tariff data inform exchange-rate fundamentals and feed directly into GDP via the net-exports channel. The release is more useful as part of a longer-run signal than as a single-print catalyst. Released monthly.
WHAT CHANGED THIS MONTH
Latest reading (Aug 2026): actual 11,138.4 M, consensus 8,200 M. Prior reading (Jul 2026): 9,717.8 M. Before that (Jun 2026): 10,196.1 M.
WHAT'S NEXT
Sigmacast's 1-month forecast points to a similar reading versus the latest print, with the 3-month outlook reinforcing that direction. Both horizons are aligned bullish for this indicator, suggesting a consistent trend signal. Trend-driven dynamics are the primary tailwind in the current projection. This indicator correlates most strongly with GBP/USD (Bullish GBP, r=0.62) — a useful reference for forex-focused traders.
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Economic Calendar - IL Events
| Monday, September 14, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:00 | IL | Imports | 11138.4 | 9694.6 | 8200 | 9669.20 | Low |
| 10:00 | IL | Balance of Trade | -5794.4 | -4227.3 | -2700 | -4247.20 | Low |
| 10:00 | IL | Exports | 5344 | 5467.3 | 5500 | 5422.00 | Low |
| Tuesday, September 15, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
| 10:00 | IL | Unemployment Rate | 3.1 | 3 | 2.95 | Low | |
| 15:30 | IL | Inflation Rate MoM | 0.3 | 0.5 | 0.45 | Low | |
| 15:30 | IL | Inflation Rate YoY | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.45 | Low | |
| Wednesday, September 16, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
| 10:00 | IL | GDP Growth Annualized | 15.4 | -2.2 | 15.4 | 15.28 | Low |
| 10:00 | IL | Current Account | -0.107 | -0.3 | 0.15 | Low | |