BALANCE OF TRADE
In May 2008, the value of Victoria's exports was $1,848m. This was 2.6% higher than in May 2007. Over the same period, the value of imports rose by $715m or 16.3% and Victoria's overall net trade position declined by $668m or 25.8%. On average, Victoria recorded a monthly trade deficit of $2,938.9m in merchandise trade for the year ended in May 2008.
At the national level, both imports and exports (including re-exports) were 16.5% higher in May 2008 than in May 2007.
NET TRADE PERFORMANCE, Exports minus Imports
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Balance of International Merchandise Trade (file size 32kB).