BALANCE OF TRADE
In February 2008, the value of Victoria's exports was $1,779m. This was 17.6% higher than in February 2007. Over the same period, the value of imports rose by $741m or 18.9% and Victoria's overall net trade position declined by $474m or 19.7%. On average, Victoria recorded a monthly trade deficit of $2,818.6m in merchandise trade for the year ended in February 2008.
At the national level, exports (including re-exports) were 1.8% higher in February 2008 than in February 2007, whilst imports rose by 18.2%.
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Table 22, Balance of International Merchandise Trade (file size 14kB).