/ 30 October 2009

SA September trade surplus R3,87bn

South Africa recorded a trade surplus of R3,87-billion in September, compared with a R1,98-billion rand shortfall in August, the South African Revenue Service said on Friday.

The trade number is generally volatile and difficult to forecast, with economists polled by Reuters having predicted a deficit of R800-million.

Compared with the previous month, exports rose by 12,77% while imports were down 1,65%. — Reuters