Increased exports sees March trade deficit drop
SA's trade deficit sits at R5.5-billion for its trade with non-Southern African Customs Union partners, a drop from February's R7.5-billion record.
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SA's trade deficit narrower, pressure seen
South Africa's trade deficit narrowed sharply in May as exports rose despite a transport sector strike.
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SA records R1,9bn trade deficit in April
South Africa's trade account swung back into deficit in April, recording a shortfall of R1,9-billion, compared with a R460-million surplus in March.
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SA February trade deficit widens as imports rise
SA's trade deficit widened in February, data showed on Wednesday, reflecting a rise in imports as the economy recovers from last year's downturn.
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SA 2009 trade deficit narrows on slowdown
The deficit on SA's trade account narrowed sharply in 2009 compared with the previous year due to a recession that slashed imports.
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SA trade deficit hits record in January
SA's trade deficit hit a record R17,4-billion in January, swelled by plunging vehicle and precious metal exports as an economic crisis hits demands.
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Trade deficit down
Sars on Wednesday revised the country's trade deficit for 2008 sharply lower after excluding gold temporarily imported for refining purposes.
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SA September trade deficit widens
South Africa's trade deficit widened to R7,1-billion in September, from a R5,12-billion shortfall in August, the Sars said on Friday.
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SA trade deficit shrinks in August
South Africa's monthly trade deficit shrunk to R5,12-billion in August, largely due to a big fall in oil imports, official data showed on Tuesday.
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July trade deficit widens to R14,3bn
SA recorded a trade deficit of R14,3-billion in July compared with June's R180-million shortfall, the South African Revenue Service said on Friday.
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