The West Bank and Gaza are home to approximately 3.64 million Palestinians and population growth is estimated to be 3.5%.  Despite relatively low incomes, there is a sizeable middle/upper-middle class. The influence of Palestinians familiar with American commercial culture opens the door to numerous opportunities for U.S. companies in establishing agents, distributors and partners to sell U.S. goods and services.

For information on exporting to the West Bank and Gaza, please contact the U.S. Commercial Service office in Jerusalem or call 1-800-USA Trade (872-8723) or 202-482-0543.

Guidance on Doing Business in West Bank and Gaza

• Transactions with the Palestinian Authority -U.S. Department of Treasury

Facts & Data

• World Factbook, Central Intelligence Agency
  • Gaza Strip
• West Bank
• For details on Israeli-Palestinian conflict, see the Library of Congress Country Study on Israel

Overviews & Guides

• Country Commercial Guide
• USAID in West Bank/Gaza
• USAID WBG Summary
• Middle East Travel Advisory
• West Bank and Gaza Travel Warning

Trade Policy & Agreements

• Middle East Partnership Initiative
• Overview, Middle East Free Trade Area Initiative (MEFTA)
• Fact Sheet, MEFTA

U.S. Government Entities

• U.S. Consulate-Jerusalem
• US Commercial Service- Jerusalem

Resources

• Business Service Providers
• Palestine Trade Center
• Palestinian Chambers of Commerce, Agriculture, and Industry