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Overseas merchandise trade: April 2019
Overseas merchandise trade statistics provide information on imports and exports of merchandise goods between New Zealand and other countries. This release refers to trade in goods only. April 2019 monthly values are actual and compared with April 2018. • Goods exports rose $581 million (12 percent) to $5.5 billion. • Goods imports rose $348 million (7.3 percent) to $5.1 billion. • The monthly trade balance was a surplus of $433 million. ilk powder, butter, and cheese led the export rise, up $124 million (11 percent) to $1.3 billion. Milk powder was up $137 million in value (25 percent) to reach $697 million ... (full story)