Exports rise 6.9 percent Imports fall 12 percent Trade deficit in August 2014 Seasonally adjusted exports rise 15 percent Seasonally adjusted imports fall 2.8 percent Exchange rate movements All comparisons are between August 2014 and August 2013, unless otherwise stated. Exports rise 6.9 percent In August 2014, goods exports were valued at $3.5 billion, up $227 million (6.9 percent) from August 2013. This is the highest value of goods exported for an August month since the peak in August 2008. Rise in exports led by live animals and dairy Live animals exports rose $94 million to $110 million. This rise was due to ... (full story)