Key facts: This release refers to trade in goods only. In December 2023, compared with December 2022: • goods exports fell by $568 million (8.7 percent), to $5.9 billion • goods imports fell by $896 million (13 percent), to $6.3 billion • the monthly trade balance was a deficit of $323 million. {tables} Exports: Goods exports fell by $568 million (8.7 percent) in December 2023 (to $5.9 billion), compared with December 2022. • Milk powder, butter, and cheese lead export fall • Milk powder, butter, and cheese fell $520 million (23 percent), to $1.79 billion. {table} Other dairy-based products including infant formula ... (full story)