Measured at a seasonally adjusted basis, the rand value of imports increased by 1.4% month-on-month in April 2016, while the rand value of exports decreased by 0.8% m/m. The latest 12-month merchandise trade deficit amounted to R179 billion which was R37 billion more than the previous 12 months’ deficit.
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