In dollar terms, imports were up 0.7% on a month ago and down 25.2% measured at a 3-months annualised basis. Imports were 3.1% lower measured on a 12-months basis. Exports were 2% lower on a month ago and down 18.7% on a 3-months annualised basis. Measured on a 12-months basis, exports were down by 8.5%. The latest 12-month merchandise trade deficit amounted to R216 billion which was R59 billion up on the previous year.
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