In dollar terms, imports were down 6.7% on a month ago and down 22.3% measured at a 3-months annualised basis. Imports were 3.9% lower measured on a 12-months basis. Exports were 12.1% lower on a month ago and down 16.2% on a 3-months annualised basis. Measured on a 12-months basis, exports were down by 8.1%. The latest 12-month merchandise trade deficit amounted to R206 billion which was R48 bn up on the previous year.
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