In May 2015, merchandise goods exports were valued at $4.4 billion, down $214 million (4.7 percent) from May 2014. Milk powder, butter, and cheese (our largest export commodity group) fell $346 million (28 percent) to $911 million, with the quantity down 2.7 percent. Despite the fall, this group accounted for one-fifth of the value of total goods exports in May 2015. The fall in milk powder, butter, and cheese exports in May 2015 was led by whole milk powder, down $221 million (37 percent). The quantity of whole milk powder exported fell 6.9 percent. Fruit exports rose $107 million (32 percent) to $445 million, the ... (full story)