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Overseas merchandise trade: July 2023
Overseas merchandise trade statistics provide information on imports and exports of merchandise goods between New Zealand and other countries. Key facts: This release refers to trade in goods only. In July 2023, compared with July 2022: • goods exports fell $890 million (14 percent), to $5.5 billion • goods imports fell $1.2 billion (16 percent), to $6.6 billion • the monthly trade balance was a deficit of $1.1 billion. charts Dairy products lead export fall Goods exports fell $890 million (14 percent) to $5.5 billion in July 2023, compared with July 2022. Milk powder, butter, and cheese (our largest export ... (full story)