In dollar terms, imports were up 1.9% on a month ago 8.5% measured at a 3-months annualised basis. Imports were 3.4% lower measured on a 12-months basis. Exports were 14.2% higher on a month ago but only 0.5% up at a 3-months annualised basis. Measured on a 12-months basis, exports were down by 6.3%. The latest 12-month merchandise trade deficit amounted to R199 billion which was R40.7 bn up on the previous year.
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