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Overseas merchandise trade: August 2022
Key facts: This release refers to trade in goods only. August 2022 monthly values are actual and compared with August 2021. • Goods exports rose $1.1 billion (26 percent) to $5.5 billion. • Goods imports rose $1.4 billion (22 percent) to $7.9 billion. • The monthly trade balance was a deficit of $2.4 billion. • China led the monthly exports rise, up $298 million (25 percent). • China led the monthly imports rise, up $446 million (30 percent), followed by Singapore, up $387 million (283 percent). • Rises for all top import partners in August 2022, except for Japan, which was down $8 million (1.7 percent). ... (full story)