The latest 12-month merchandise trade deficit measured R84 billion which was R32 billion more than the previous 12 months’ deficit. Over the past three months, 14 of the 23 export categories showed a positive annualised change in dollar terms. Measured on a year-on-year basis, 3 were up.
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