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Overseas merchandise trade: July 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. July 2019 monthly values are actual and compared with July 2018. • Goods exports fell $309 million (5.8 percent) to $5.0 billion. • Goods imports rose $173 million (3.1 percent) to $5.7 billion. • The monthly trade balance was a deficit of $685 million. Movements in dairy products included: • milk powder, butter, and cheese fell $243 million (16 percent) • butter fell $139 million (51 percent). Quantity fell 16,295 tonnes ... (full story)