Jerusalem Arab Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Jerusalem District

Tel. 02-6282351. Fax 02-6272615.
Total registered members: 2050, potential members 7000

The Jerusalem chamber represent the economy of Jerusalem district which is mainly dependent on the tourism industry, the city contains; 69% of the total number of hotels,

89% of tour bus companies and 51% of tour operators and travel agents. In addition, the souvenir and gifts shops are mostly concentrated in Jerusalem.

Although the tourism industry is the most potentially significant growth industry in the Palestinian territories, drawing on the pilgrim traffic on both Islamic and Christian religious shrines. In addition there are several small and medium industries such as the shoes and leather, handcraft and tobacco and cigarette manufacturing in addition to Jerusalem Electricity Company that supply most of West Bank cities and villages with electricity.

Palestinian Chamber of Commerce, Trade, Industry and Agriculture
Gaza District

Established in 1952. P.O.Box 33 Gaza.
Tel 07-2821172. Fax 07-2864588.
Total registered members: 8000, potential member for Gaza chamber and its three main branches, Khan Younis, Dier Al-balah, and Jabalya are 19,500

Gaza is characterized by high density of population. More than one million people are living in approximately 350 square km, forming an important local market for its agriculture and industrial products; citrus, vegetables, cut flowers, rain-fed guava, fish, garments, processed and coated metal. All of these products are exportable and capable to compete in foreign markets provided, the restrictions imposed on the movement of Palestinian people and merchandise is removed. Industrial zone is being established in Gaza strip as a result of the peace process.

Hebron Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture
Hebron District

Established in 1954. P.O.Box. 272 Hebron
Tel. 02-2228221. Fax. 02-2227490.
Total registered member: 4900, potential members 11,700

Footwear and leather products dominate the economy of Hebron area, particularly industry. 459 of footwear and leather manufacturing units are in Hebron area, accounting for 78% of total units of this branch industry in the Palestinian territories. The contribution of this industry to employment is significant. It employs more than 8000 workers and the total production is estimated at 60,000 pairs a day. Local markets hold a lion hare of this product with an important share in Israeli market.
The other important sector is quarrying and building stone industry, 57% of stone quarrying and one third of total stone cutting operations are in Hebron district. A significant portion of the total product is exported to Jordan and Israel. Hebron Area is also famous for its agriculture products specially grapes

Nablus Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Nablus District

Established in 1941. P.O.Box. 35 Nablus.
Tel. 09-2380335. Fax. 09-2377605.
Total registered members: 4800, potential members, 10,400

Nablus area is famous for manufacturing of vegetable oils, production of olive oil and soap making in particular. 79% of this industry is concentrated in the area. It has its share in Arab market particularly Jordanian market. Another important industry in the area of Nablus is the stone quarrying and processing, 54 stone quarrying or 37% of the total number of stone quarrying units are in Nablus as well as one third of total stone cutting operations. This is in addition to concentration of a number of important financial, educational institution and other Palestinian Governmental departments. Equally important, Nablus is regionally known for its quality sweats

Ramallah Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Ramallah and Berih District

Established in 1950. P.O.Box. 256 Ramallah.
Tel. 02-2956043. Fax. 02-2955052
Total number of members: 3100, potential members 7000

This area is characterized by concentration of the pharmaceutical industry; it contains biggest 5 factories out of 8 factories in Palestinian Territories. Another important industry in the city is the food processing where 25% of total number of business involved in food and beverage industry is located in Ramallah area. Most of the big companies in this industry with few exceptions are concentrated in the area their products found their way to external markets. In the last three four years the service sector has been growing in this area in an increasing rate, the most important financial Institutions are established in this area. In addition to the educational institutions as well as a number of Palestinian National Authority Ministries and other governmental institutions located in this area.

Bethlehem Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Bethlehem District

Established in 1952. P.O.Box 59 Bethlehem.
Tel. 02-2742742. Fax. 02-2741327.
Total registered members: 2500, potential members 4500

The economies of this district, similar to Jerusalem, depend to tourism. Most of the Hand Crafts industry, particularly that related to tourism, olive wood icons, and mother of pearl, are concentrated in Bethlehem, in addition to a considerable number of hotels travel agencies. Textile and stone cutting are also important to the economies of Bethlehem area. Bethlehem is preparing for celebration of Jesus birth 2000 (Bethlehem 2000)

Jenin Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture
Jenin District

Established in 1953. City center, Jenin.
Tel. 06-2501107. Fax. 06-2503388.
Total registered members: 3800, potential members 7500

Despite the constraints and distortions inflected to the Palestinian economy in general and the productive sectors; Industry and agriculture in particular, (water and land use), the agricultural activities remain dominant in the area of Jenin chamber of commerce. The contribution of $74,128,000 or 16.2 % of the total share of agriculture contribution to GDP. In addition agriculture equipment and machinery are mainly manufactured in Jenin.

Tulkarm Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture
Tulkarm District

Established in 1945. P.O.Box 51 Tulkarm.
Tel. 09-2670010. Fax. 09-2675623.
Total registered members: 980, potential members 4700

Sewing and garment industry dominate the industrial activities in the area of Tulkarm, ranked second in this industry. It houses a number of companies of good qualproducts that found its way to foreign markets directly or through sub- contracting arrangements. Agriculture is another important pillar of the economy of the area.

Qalqilya Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture
Qalqilya District

Established in 1972. P.O.Box 13 Qalqilya.
Tel. 09-2941473. Fax. 09-2940164.
Total registered members: 1068, potential members 2300

The agriculture activity, particularly citrus growing and nursery plants are the main features of the economy of Qalqilya area. Qalqilya Chamber of Commerce unlike most other sister chambers of commerce in the West Bank is strongly committed to the agriculture sector. Farmers and agricultural producers form an important portion of the chamber membership base.

Jericho Commercial, Industrial and Agricultural Arab Chamber
Jericho District

Established in 1953. P.O.Box 91 Jericho
Tel. 02-2323313. Fax 02-2322394.
Total registered of members: 400

Jericho area is characterized by its small business community that is one of the direct results of the 1967 war, when most of the refugee camps near the city fled to Jordan. Jericho is the oldest city in world. It is 350m below sea level. It is ideal as winter resort, rich in its historical sites, as well as encompasses the Dead Sea. The tropical climate of Jericho area makes it rich in its agriculture and tourism potential. Currently the economy of Jericho area is dominated by agriculture and agriculture related businesses.

Salfeet Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture
Salfeet District

Established 1997. P.O.Box 16 Salfeet.
Tel 09-2395970. Fax 09-2395970
Total registered members: 200, potential number 1300

Newly established with a small number of registered businesses, Salfit area has an industrial zone of 283,000 sq. . Agriculture is an important pillar of the economy of the area. The area produces 22% of the total production of olive oil and has the second largest aquifer, this in addition of stone miming and quarry.

Tubas Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture
Tubas District
Established 1999
Tel: 09-2574771. Fax: 09-2574762